[iBook] iBook feels very hot now with Airport usage

[Kirk McElhearn]

On Jul 23, 2005, at 12:34 AM, Michelle wrote:

> 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?

Not the AP card, but the processor works a bit more. The area that's  
heating up is where the processor is. However, it shouldn't be too  
hot; my iBook is never too hot to stay on my lap.


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