[iBook] iBook feels very hot now with Airport usage

[David Harris]

On Jul 22, 2005, at 6:34 PM, Michelle wrote:

> Hi again,
>
> Since going "wireless" a couple days ago (w/Airport Base Station 
> "Graphite") with my iBook G4 14", I have noticed a definite change in 
> temperature, on the left half of the machine (on the bottom.) Whether 
> on my lap (which isn't often since it's so hot and I am wearing 
> shorts) or on the desk... it is noticeably HOTTER than it ever was 
> before, even when I had used energy-hog things like PhotoShop, iTunes, 
> etc...
>
> Does the Airport card and/or base station usage cause the iBook to run 
> or feel this much hotter?
>
> Is there anything I should do about it, other than consider one of 
> these "cooling" type gadgets (lap-pads), etc?
>
> Thanks,
> Michelle
> happydog at ccp.com

Hi:

I have not heard about a heat problem with respect to the G4 logic 
board, though I would check Apple's website,

		http://www.apple.com/support

and check it often.

If the Airport Extreme card was installed after receipt of the iBook, 
check to see if the card is snug in it's location.

dmjh