[X4U] PowerBook in "lid closed" mode

[Jeff Winchester]

On Feb 20, 2005, at 5:20 PM, Scott wrote:

> All G4 PowerBooks can be run with the lid closed.
> A simple search of the AppleCare knowledge base for "powerbook lid 
> closed" will return 
> http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86286 .

It's not really a question of whether or not it can be done; I've done 
it and am well-aware of how to accomplish it. My question is really 
centered around the heat generated by a G4 and whether or not it's safe 
to keep the lid closed, namely during more intensive software 
operations that obviously generate more heat and cause the fan to come 
on.

My understanding is that the keyboard assembly of the G4 PowerBook acts 
like a heat sink, drawing heat away from the inside of the machine. 
Assuming this is correct, to close the lid would deprive the system of 
this ability.

Is it safe for constant use in this mode?


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Jeff Winchester
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