How do I cool down a frequently overheated MacBook Pro?

This article describes how to keep your Mac within acceptable operating temperatures:

Keep your Mac laptop within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support

J. D. Atemlos wrote:

OK, but back to the topic, due to the laws concerning historical city centers, air conditioning cannot be installed here (that's because mounting the external splitter unit - in places like mine - is forbidden by a nationwide law).

We have thought about installing an air conditioner unit w/o splitters or external motors, that do exist, but this would cause a mess, since it would imply radiators to be uninstalled.

The only solution I'm seeing is installing a supercritical carbon dioxide refrigerator below my MBP. This would keep temps low.

Unfortunately, these cooling systems are uncommon in Italy. They were at first conceived for gaming, but very few units are sold for retail/small business use each year. They are common for industrial use.

However, if such units are available in the US, I would buy them there.

Do you know about any store that can provide with one? The only requirement is that it has to be an external unit - like a cooling pad put below my MBP.

We understand that Europe in general and Italy specific have more stringent Laws regarding Environmental impacts.

As for the supercritical carbon dioxide refrigerator, to be honest.

This is the first time I have even heard of such an appliance

Not doubt it would cost a fair amount of money and even more to purchase from abroad and then the shipping costs

I do not know of a Retail Store that carries this appliance

Living in the Northern portion of N. America ( above the 49th parallel ) we then to have 3 months of Summer and the heat that comes with it

More often, we tend to be looking for Heating for the longer 6 months of cool to downright fridge temperatures of winter

Perhaps another contributor(s) with experience with the carbon dioxide refrigerator can jump in with ideas

Hi, J. D. Atemlos

I was facing the same issue with my MacBook, I followed these steps, and now it's okay.

Try these steps:

1. Clean dust from vents and fans: Use compressed air to remove dust and debris gently.

2. Ensure good airflow: Keep your MacBook Pro on a flat surface, away from soft materials like couches or beds.

3. Monitor system resources: Close resource-intensive apps and background processes.

4. Adjust settings:

- Lower screen brightness

- Turn off unnecessary features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

- Use Power Nap and other power-saving features

5. Use cooling pads or external fans: Consider investing in a cooling pad or external fan specifically designed for MacBooks.

6. Update your MacBook Pro's software: Ensure you're running the latest macOS and firmware updates.

7. Reset the System Management Controller (SMC): This can help resolve overheating issues.

8. Consider professional repair or replacement: If overheating persists, it may be a hardware issue.

Remember always to follow proper safety precautions when working with electronics.

To answer " I'm thinking about Apple's offices in Cupertino: there, temps are much higher than here. How do they cool down their laptops? "

They, probably have the luxury of Central Air Conditioning which, from the times I have been in Europe is not always available.

The other alternative would be a powerful window mounted Box Air Conditioner blasting a Full Power

Not exactly what you are looking from but an idea to consider ?

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