MacBook Pro 2.0Ghz Very very hot Serial Number: W8610

Question

Hello,
Is impossiple use for a common use my MacBook Pro.
The area where put my hands is too hot that I have stop write because is burning...
The temperature of processor is in a range 50-75C in 1.5Ghz all most time..
What I do?
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: MacBook Pro 15"
Machine Model: MacBookPro1,1
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Number Of Cores: 2
CPU Speed: 2 GHz
L2 Cache (shared): 2 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP11.0055.B03
Serial Number: W8610****
SMC Version: 1.2f10
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled

Answer 1

Welcome.  If this is happening all of a sudden, you should ask yourself if you have installed anything recently, updated anything, or changed the hardware in any way.  I presume that the fans are running fast.  Does the heat go away, or is this (and the fans) constant when the Mac is running?  Make sure the vents are not blocked.
To see what processes are running when this is happening, go into the Utilities folder (in Applications) and start Activity Monitor (probably the top of the list there).  See what processes are running and if any have an unusually high percentage in the CPU column.  Make sure the button (top right) shows Active Processes.  As an afterthought, the occasional surge to a high speed by a process is not unusual, but a process that has a continuing high reading is what you need to look for.
You may find that something like Flash or a QuickTime reference is showing unusual activity.  You can highlight the item (with a click) and use the red Quit Process button to make it stop. If this repeats, some other investigation may be needed.
Message was edited by: Graham K. Rogers