TA21557 I have an Airport Express and get it get warmer than 40°C. Should I cool it externally?

Will the device break down?

The case is designed to dissipate internal heat, so the Express will run very warm. I have a few that are 5+ years old, so this is not an issue.
The rule of thumb is that if you cannot leave your hand on the device for more than 15-20 seconds, it is running too hot and you should take it to an Apple strore to let them evaluate the device.
You do want to give the Expess plenty of free airspace and try to avoid installing it in close quarters, like under a desk or behind a cabinet. If you have the ability to create some cooling, that certainly would not hurt.

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