Overheating

Macbook air m1 8gb ram 256ssd

When I'm working in a virtual machine

My laptop heats up between 60 and 75 degrees.

Is this normal?

And is it possible to have this temperature for a long time?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Jul 24, 2023 09:39 AM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2023 01:42 PM

It's not abnormal.


And is it possible to have this temperature for a long time?


Yes. If your Mac approaches its thermal limits it will shut down on its own.


Please be sure to review Keep your Mac laptop within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support. Don't use case covers or "skins" and never cover the keyboard with anything other than your fingertips.

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Jul 24, 2023 01:42 PM in response to R8BY

It's not abnormal.


And is it possible to have this temperature for a long time?


Yes. If your Mac approaches its thermal limits it will shut down on its own.


Please be sure to review Keep your Mac laptop within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support. Don't use case covers or "skins" and never cover the keyboard with anything other than your fingertips.

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