Hmm... seems like my Macbook is overheating (Probably a design flaw because they want to be making it slim)

macbook_user123 Said:

"Hmm... seems like my Macbook is overheating (Probably a design flaw because they want to be making it slim)"

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Troubleshooting Overheating Mac:

Use the Activity Monitor:

See what it taking the most out of the CPU. Is it Google Chrome? Or is is something else? To Find Out, use Activity Monitor

1. Go to: Applications
2. Select: Utilities folder
3. Open: Activity Monitor
4. Click: Memory column

The MacBook Air 2017 has a fan and it could quite possibly be clogged with dust as well as the air intakes. In roughly six years, it could amass quite a bit of crud.

If you are not very handy with dealing with small screws and electronic devices, the safest thing would be to take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider and have them take a look at it.

Please see which activities are maxing out the CPU by utilizing the Apple article below.

Activity Monitor User Guide for Mac - Apple Support (CA)

If you think its a design flaw tell Apple.

Product Feedback - Apple

what model is it?