MacBook Pro fans running when plugged into Thunderbolt displays

I just got a sweet setup at work - a new MacBook Pro and 2 Thunderbolt displays. However, immediately upon setup I noticed the fans on the Mac Book operating constantly, even when I was just surfing the net or working in one Microsoft program.
I just spent a few hours working on the laptop - not plugged in to the Thunderbolt displays - and the fans did not go on at all. Within minutes of plugging it in to the displays, the fans started up again. So I think it may have something to do with the Mac Book being plugged into the Thunderbolt displays.
Can anyone help?
Mac Book Pro, Version 10.7.2, 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7, 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3

Hello,
I'm so sorry for the slow response! I ended up calling Apple because I was still mystified and no one was responding here.
The nice gentleman at Apple told me the following. The MacBook Pro can handle two Thunderbolts max. If the CPU is constantly running hot, then it could be an issue in the long term.
We went through the software update process for the Thunderbolt displays again, and it turns out that the software was NOT updating!!! It's not the usual "click install and the computer takes care of it all" sort of update - unfortunately I don't remember exactly what we did, but you have to go to the Applications folder and actually install something.
You'll know if you haven't followed these steps if, when you go back to check for updates, the Thunderbolt display update keeps popping up.
Since installing that firmware update, I have been using my MacBook with only one display. In the next week, I will probably plug it in to the second display and see if there are fan issues. If so, then Apple told me to call them back and see about further troubleshooting.
I hope this was somewhat helpful. If you are still unclear, I'd say call Apple! They were really helpful! Good luck!

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Interval Since Last Panic Report: 2527129 sec
Panics Since Last Report:          6
Anonymous UUID:                    5309BD58-3CBB-321E-545E-6EE6BED7E0E2
Tue Feb 5 17:02:21 2013
Machine-check capabilities 0x0000000000000c09:
family: 6 model: 42 stepping: 7 microcode: 26
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2720QM CPU @ 2.20GHz
9 error-reporting banks
threshold-based error status present
extended corrected memory error handling present
Processor 0: machine-check status 0x0000000000000004:
machine-check in progress
MCA error-reporting registers:
IA32_MC0_STATUS(0x401): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC1_STATUS(0x405): 0x0980000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC2_STATUS(0x409): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC3_STATUS(0x40d): 0xbe00000000800400 valid
MCA error code:            0x0400
Model specific error code: 0x0080
Other information:         0x00000000
Threshold-based status:    Undefined
Status bits:
   Processor context corrupt
   ADDR register valid
   MISC register valid
   Error enabled
   Uncorrected error
IA32_MC3_ADDR(0x40e): 0x00003f7f85769a95
IA32_MC3_MISC(0x40f): 0x000000000003ffff
IA32_MC4_STATUS(0x411): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC5_STATUS(0x415): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC6_STATUS(0x419): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC7_STATUS(0x41d): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC8_STATUS(0x421): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
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restart IP valid
machine-check in progress
MCA error-reporting registers:
IA32_MC0_STATUS(0x401): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC1_STATUS(0x405): 0x0980000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC2_STATUS(0x409): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC3_STATUS(0x40d): 0xbe00000000800400 valid
MCA error code:            0x0400
Model specific error code: 0x0080
Other information:         0x00000000
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Status bits:
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   ADDR register valid
   MISC register valid
   Error enabled
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IA32_MC3_ADDR(0x40e): 0x00003f7f85769a95
IA32_MC3_MISC(0x40f): 0x000000000003ffff
IA32_MC4_STATUS(0x411): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC5_STATUS(0x415): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC6_STATUS(0x419): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC7_STATUS(0x41d): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
Package 0 logged:
IA32_MC8_STATUS(0x421): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
Processor 2: no valid machine-check state
Processor 3: no valid machine-check state
Processor 4: machine-check status 0x0000000000000004:
machine-check in progress
MCA error-reporting registers:
IA32_MC0_STATUS(0x401): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC1_STATUS(0x405): 0x0980000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC2_STATUS(0x409): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC3_STATUS(0x40d): 0xbe00000000800400 valid
MCA error code:            0x0400
Model specific error code: 0x0080
Other information:         0x00000000
Threshold-based status:    Undefined
Status bits:
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IA32_MC3_MISC(0x40f): 0x000000000003ffff
IA32_MC4_STATUS(0x411): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC5_STATUS(0x415): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC6_STATUS(0x419): 0x0020000000000000 invalid
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IA32_MC2_STATUS(0x409): 0x0000000000000000 invalid
IA32_MC3_STATUS(0x40d): 0xbe00000000800400 valid
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Model specific error code: 0x0080
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IA32_MC3_MISC(0x40f): 0x000000000003ffff
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0xffffff800470bd90 : 0xffffff80048b83c9
0xffffff800470bf00 : 0xffffff80048cedbf
0xffffff8207ad3ec0 : 0xffffff7f856d75b4
0xffffff8207ad3ef0 : 0xffffff8004c472a8
0xffffff8207ad3f30 : 0xffffff8004c45daa
0xffffff8207ad3f80 : 0xffffff8004c45ed9
0xffffff8207ad3fb0 : 0xffffff80048b26b7
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12C60
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Kernel text base: 0xffffff8004800000
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According to the user manual it states in part:"Do not operate your MacBook Pro on a pillow or other soft material, as the material can block the airflow vents. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook Pro. Never push objects into the ventilation openings."
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"Do not place your MacBook Pro on your lap or other body surface for extended periods of time. Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn."

Wireless issues when plugging into Mac display

I have noticed that no matter where I am in the house, my Macbook Pro works with my Airport just fine. But when I plug the laptop into a 24" display, my wireless signal does one of two things: it drops a connection, going from full strength to nothing and back again, bouncing back and forth in a slow rhythm, or it will give me a huge drop in strength. Anybody have any idea why this is? Your help is greatly appreciated.

I also have the same issue, specifically similar to that of DimBimbleby, since I am using my MacBook (2008) connected to one of the Apple 24" LED Displays via an Altona converter in the mini-DVI port. The laptop works excellently when not plugged into the display, as do my DVD player (streaming Netflix) and my AppleTV (will never figure out why I bought that) - as soon as the monitor is plugged in, the internet is either extremely sluggish or does not work at all. It took me a bit to figure out that it was only after the display is connected (moved both things all around the house of course). Does anyone at all have ANY idea how to fix it or improve it?? It's really frustrating and I certainly did not pay all that $$ for the display for it not to work with internet. I recently sold an older style 20" ACD Monitor which never had a single issue working with the internet. I have a Linksys Wireless-N router which is not the greatest ever but works well with everything else. Please help!!!!!

Macbook Pro 13" Screen went Black - Can only see when plugged into another display! HELP!

My MacBook Pro's screen went black last night and now when it turns on it stays black. I plugged it into my tv through the mini display port and I can see everything fine on the tv but the screen on my laptop is black. Everything else seems to be working fine. Any advice that doesn't involve taking to Genius Bar??? Already tried booting in safe mode, resetting the PRAM and NVRAM. Need to fix this ASAP. Thanks!!

Please make a Genius Appointment and take it in for service.

Macbook Pro Fans Running At Full Speed When Macbook is Very Cooool

Ok, So now i'm pretty sick of the fan noise.
I've done PRAM reset, Power Management Reset to no luck.
So i decided to do some experiments.
As soon as the computer starts, Fans spool up to 6,000 and stay there. CPU Temp 42 Degrees Celsius.
Now My CPU temp does pretty well staying there. In Activity Monitor, No Processes of what so ever. Computer idles at 99% and only 1% being used by system.
So i decided to put the computer in the fridge. As soon as the temps went down 5 Degrees, to like 30 to 35 Degree Celsius, Fans idled at 2000 and as soon as the CPU temp is 40 Degrees, Fans spooled up and kept going all the way back to 6,000.
See as the temp drops on the computer, the fans do slow back down as the CPU temp drops from 40 to 35.
I called apple and the apple tech i talked to said that it seems the fan specs might be set out of whack. Meaning, the temps as which the monitor spools up the fans is set to low. He said it should be around 50 to 60 even 70 Degrees Celsius's before fans should spool up. He said the problem isn't the monitoring system since it does appear to be slowing down and speeding up the fans between 30 to 40 Degrees but it's spooling the fans up and to low of a temp than needed. He told me to take it to a Mac Genius sometime soon.
so before i do that, any apple geniuses what to take a stab on whats wrong and why it's doing this?

My fan runs continually, BUT, with several monitors watching core AND fan exhaust temps I have noticed something strange. The core indicates 28C while the exhaust jumps from 42C DOWN to -128C and then the fan races. While this is keeping the book cool as a cucumber it is driving my wife and now me up the wall. NO I don't have any hung processes. NO the CPU is not caught in a cycle requiring massive computing power. Regardless of the temp the fan runs at the 6200RPM max. Zapping PRAM and resetting the System Management will soon be followed by gravity resetting through my 2nd story apartment window. One way or another this needs to stop!

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