Macbook Pro 13" vent expels air only from the middle?
I have a late 2009 model, and I noticed that although there appears to be vents along most of the back side under the screen, air is only coming out of the middle region. Is this how it's supposed to operate? If not, could it be getting clogged by debris that has collected in there over time? I frequently have video conversations over Google Hangouts and that makes the Macbook heat up to over 80C despite having the fans on the highest setting (I use SMC Fan Control).
Seems like your battery is on it's last legs.
Or, it could be that there is a loose connection somewhere between the battery and your logic board. This I highly doubt since you're getting a "Service Battery" notice.
To be sure, take it to the nearest Apple Store or Authorized Dealer/Service Center to be sure.
Click on the apple logo on your top left corner, about this mac, more info, system report and under power, see what it says about your battery.
You'll then know if your battery is dead.
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Thank everybody, especialy Zyriab, ne was the closest.
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