Why my macbook air getting so hot, fan running, and burning through the battery fast?

why my macbook air getting so hot, fan running, and burning through the battery fast?

are you playing intense games on your Air?
If so, that would be the reason
More details necessary for evaluation, please

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Why is my macbook air getting so hot, fan running, and burning through the battery fast?

why is my macbook air getting so hot, fan running, and burning through the battery fast?

I have started to experience my computer getting really hot also. Since one month back in time it has started to get raging hot (up to 99 degrees celsius) just by surfing the internet. Sometimes it stays that hot but most of the time the temperature gets lower after about 15 minutes..
this has never happend before and i am starting to get worried..
what is the problem and is there a sollution??

When I'm streaming videos from my Macbook Air to my AppleTV, my Macbook Air gets rather hot and the fan works hard and is loud trying to keep the laptop cool. Is this harmful to the laptop? Is this normal?

When I'm streaming videos from my Macbook Air to my AppleTV, my Macbook Air gets rather hot and the fan works hard and is loud trying to keep the laptop cool. Is this harmful to the laptop? Is this normal?

My MBA fans start running when I play video too - the CPU's video processor is working pretty hard to decode the video. The fans job is to provide better airflow. The time to worry is when you play video and the fans don't run.

Why my MacBook Air keeps hanging on System Preferences and Setting whenever I attempt to open it ? ?

Why my MacBook Air keeps hanging on System Preferences and Settings whenever I attempt to open it ?

Please read this whole message before doing anything. This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it. Step 1 The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account. Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up guest users” (without the quotes) in the search box. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.” While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin. Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem? After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it. *Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing. Step 2 The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs. The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin. *Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t boot in safe mode. Test while in safe mode. Same problem? After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

When is the new macbook air coming..?? and what are the probable updates, both software and hardware..??

When is the new macbook air coming..??
and what are the probable updates in both softwares and hardware..??

SubmissionsStay on topic. Apple Support Communities is here to help people use Apple products and technologies more effectively. Unless otherwise noted, do not add Submissions about nontechnical topics, including:Speculations or rumors about unannounced products.
You'll want to ask this question elsewhere. "Management" on these boards don't want these topics.

My macbook pro gets very hot when running anything like games or videos

I just bought a macbook pro 2.3 GHZ i7 with retina display. It gets very hot when running just about anything of substance. When I run a game like candy crush, the temperature can get to 167 or more. I installed istat menus and started monitoring it. I did notice that the fans never went on but after istats I was able to make them come on. Without having a game going, the temperatures hover around 100. Once the game starts, it goes crazy.
I don't really know what the problem could be or if this is normal (it really can't be....This is way too hot). I have owned the computer for about 2 months and I need to know what to do.

You are still under warranty. Call Apple Care. Make sure you get a case number as all repairs have an additional 90 days of warranty.
#1 - You have 14 days from the date of purchase to return your computer with no questions asked.
#2 - You have 90 days of FREE phone tech support.
#3 - You have the standard one year Apple warranty.
#4 - If you've purchased an AppleCare Protection Plan, your warranty last for 3 years. You can obtain AppleCare anytime up to the first year of the purchase of your computer.
Take FULL advantage of your warranty. Posting on a message board should be done as a last resort and if you are out of warranty or Apple Care has expired.

MacBook air get too hot

I have MacBook Air 11 Inch.
It's get too hot whenever I used MacBook. Also whenever it gets hot my Mac get slow.
It was not like that when I bought it.
I like to format my Macbook Air. Like I like to have my MacBook air like first time I got it.
How i can do it?

well you cant really fix that issue but if you run heavyt apps it tends to overheat but it will not damage the machine thats why they have fans to coll them off
if it gets really hot then take it to the apple store and there might be a problem with the cooling system

Why does my Macbook Pro get extremely hot doing simple things like surfing the web?

I have a mid 2010 Macbook Pro. 4GB of ram 500GB HD. The last few months my mac has been getting extremely hot when I do simple things like listening to music or going on facebook etc. I have used accessories to cool it down, but it doesnt seem to work. Any suggestions on what I should do?

Might be that the vents are clogged and need a clean up. Depends on the environment it was used in (dust, smoke, etc).
Might also be that some piece of software is the culprit and not iTunes or Safari/Chrome/Firefox.
Run Activity Monitor and see which application(s) use abnormally high amount of processing power.

Iavd is 98%, computer gets real hot, fans running fast

Hello,
I see from some posts of last year, unresolved, I guess, that iavd (anti-virus?) is
very high for no good reason, meaning it's taking lots of processor (space? function?) and the computer gets hot and the fans run fast.
Mine has been doing that for a long time.
Does Apple know what causes this?
A fix might help lower my electric bill.
Thank you.

Not to mention computer wear and tear. I think it is the nature of the beast though, as all antivirus programs can have a tendency to cause a shorter life expectancy on a hard drive and other parts of the system. I skip the AV altogether on mine, and simply choose to browse carefully and stay away from filesharing apps and the like.
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How do I stop my MacBook Pro getting so hot when running VMWare?

I've a late 2011 MacBook Pro, i7, 8Gb.
It seems it doesn't take much to start the fans whirring - which has been the same since day one.
However, what really does send it into meltdown, is VMWare. I sometimes run Windows 7 on VMWare & am very concerned about the heat and noise generated.
I'm willing to take a hit on speed if there's a way to cool things down - any ideas?

Hey there!! Same problem here..
__My MacBook pro will not stay off when i plug it in. When i attach the power adapter even when the screen is shut the start sound comes on and it powers up__(TAYLOR SAIDS)
The white sleep light flashes 6 times and start without sound start ...
For the second time makes reboot and then heard the sound start!!!!####
please help and thanks

How do I change the name I have called my MacBook Air so I can add 11" and 13" into the title of whose computer this is for more clarity when I set up Time Machine and save to it with both computers? Both are named with "my name and MacBook Air"

I'm still learning the whole Mac thing but these are great machines! I purchased a MacBook Air 13" and then thought I should also get a MacBook Air 11" for travel. When I set it up at the Apple store I told the assistant the exact same name for each machine, i.e., "my name and MacBook Air." What I want to do is go back in and rename both of them adding the 11" and 13" designation to the name so that when I set up Time Machine or whatever else I know exactly which machine is what. I'm sure it is very simple but I cannot seem to figure it out. Help please. Thanks.

Go to System Preferences - Sharing and change the computer name there. You can also, optionally, change the name of your hard drive to further clarify the origin of your backups. Click once on the "Macintosh HD" on your desktop, then click its name to allow you to edit it.
Matt

Why my macbook pro getting so hot while using two or more simple application???

Hi all,
for last 4 month i have been used macbook pro. at the begin i didn't face any trouble. recently i found that when i ran two or more application at a time my notebook began start hot. it's very scaring for me. what shall i do now.
one more thing, i need to use virtual machine here. is it create any problem for macbook pro ???

Notebook computer are designed to handle higher temps, so it's important to know the actual temps. I use the free utility Temperature Monitor:
http://bresink.com/osx/TemperatureMonitor.html
because it does not invoke DashBoard, where all the widgets running can give a higher than realistic reading.
MBPs have thermal protection; if the temps approach those which could damage the computer, it shuts off. The safety shutdown point is, depending on the MBP variant, close to 100C/212F, a level that feels realy hot to the touch.
Other things to consider:
Make sure that air can get around and under the computer. Setting the computer on your lap or a blanket can block part of the heat dissipation system.
Commercial anti-virus/internet security programs can run up the temps
Third-party backup software can also run up temps. On one of my computers, using Western Digital's backup software jumped the processor temp by over 10 percent.
Shut off DashBoard when not using it with this widget: http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/status/dashquit_berenguierduncan.html
Can you elaborate of what you consider "simple Apps." A web browser is no longer simple if you are visiting sites that have a lot of Flash animation and/or video content. My MBP will jump 15-20F when viewing such sites with any browser.

HT204032 My macbook air 13" 2012 wont turn on and burning smell.

I bought a MBA 13" 256 SD 2012, yesterday (July 25) I upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion, and everything was perfect. Today (July 26) I have applied the upgrade (HT5394) in order to activate the Power Nap Support, my MBA restarted without any problem and I let it charging while it was making a backup using Time machine. After some minutes it made a small electrical sound like a "pluff" and turned off really suddenly. I then noticed a really faint burning smell coming from but the computer didn't feel like it had overheated, it was slightly warm underneath where the battery is located but nothing unusual.
Have anyone the same issue?. I'm very concerned because before I apply this update my MBA was working fine.
Regards,

Yes, the diagnosis was: the mainboard burned. They don't give me a replacement, I have to wait for 8 days, if I'm lucky, until the replacement mainboard arrives (I'm Latinamerican buyer). I'm so mad because my MBA was under 15 days of purchase.
I guess that SMC updates did something that burned my MBA.
I'll inform when my MBA arrives, I hope that will be some day on the next week.

How hot do macbook airs get?

I was wondering if macbook airs get really hot when being used often because i have a macbook pro and it does get pretty hot and i need to put a pillow underneath it and i was hoping that if I got a macbook air it wouldn't get so hot. Also, is a 13" better for writing papers and gaming better than an 11" ???

mschulte10 wrote:
i have a macbook pro and it does get pretty hot and i need to put a pillow underneath it
don't put a pillow under it, you may be blocking the exhaust vents which could make it run even harder. It should be used on a flat, hard surface such as a table.
I was wondering if macbook airs get really hot when being used often Also, is a 13" better for writing papers and gaming better than an 11" ???
Yes, they can tend to run hot. A 13" would be better than an 11" for gaming purely do to the larger screen. For writing papers, either would be sufficient.

My macbook air becomes so hot and noisy

I don't know why my macbook air becomes so hot and i can even hear some running sound inside my mac.
This has been happened for a few days and every time i need to shut down my mac and turn it on again to stop this weird phenomenon.
May I know why is it so?
THANKSSS.

The noise you are hearing is probably the fans.
Make sure your MacBook Air is well ventilated > Mac notebooks: Operating temperature
If it's not a ventilation issue, try an SMC reset > Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

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