Is your Macbook Overheating while you DJ? THIS VIDEO MAY HELP!

If your MacBook is overheating, there are usually only a few areas that may be causing it. Let's go over MacBook internals.

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[djeksel]

One more tip... I've noticed that my Mac heats up more if it's charging. So for live gigs, I make sure I'm fully charged and it's smooth sailing. Also, if it starts to heat up, turn down the screen brightness a bit, that helps as well. I've learned the hard way 🤣

[djbigstyles]

Excellent vid! I have found that a lot of times it's the actual USB-C connection/hub getting hot that causes Serato to glitch. I use frozen lunchbox cooler packs and place them directly on and under my ports at really hot gigs. This has worked for me.

[djarmtv]

Also a good tip, when you see that red dot on the right. What I do is lower the volume on top right as well on the program so it won’t over work. Sounds crazy but it does work

[ValTek_Armory]

I recently cleaned and restored my 2012 unibody MBP. It definitely needed a good cleaning

[WattyJay]

Thank you so much Cleveland Terry! Laptop is still Running great to this very Day!

[therealdjspecialk]

Awesome that you show issues that "common" dj's/ EVERY dj have!

[IanDeVos]

1 small thing: when blowing out fans: Don't let them spin freely! Otherwise, good video.

[djkizra]

Hey thank you so much this just happened to me today at a show because I was outside 😮. I am going to get home now and try to clean up my fans. Thank you so much Clevland 🙌

[bboymac]

You can remove the heat sync to remove the fans and clean inside the fans much better. 👍🏽

[MBrulla]

I do freelance repair work.

Your case does not act as a heatsink, as there's no contact between the heatsink itself and the case. If there were you'd get burned regularly. You can actually see the insulating material to prevent the heatsink from touching the case itself.

If he's got the A1706 he needs to be careful with pulling his screen open all the way - #flexgate. Basically, the flex cable that goes from the screen to the laptop is too short and can develop a crack. It's a PITA to fix, but it is fixable. You'll pay for it, though.

Also, don't pull up at the back of the laptop. Slip a plastic (NOT METAL) guitar pick or something like that at the front edge. Once you get the edge up, pull up from the front until you get to the back. Then pull forward (not up) to release the clips. Case basically slides back.

Always clean your fans stationary - if you're blowing them and letting them spin you can wear them out.

I would also recommend, if he's working anywhere humid, to take a soft bristled toothbrush with some 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub the motherboard to remove corrosion. Changing thermal paste isn't a bad idea, especially for a '17, but unless you know what you're doing...just take it to a repair shop. Super simple job, but easy to mess up.

This was unexpected, but important content. One thing you should also mention...

Do not use cases that block your vents. Most of the ones that have bottoms that clip on will block them. Take a dremel or even a scissors and cut off the parts that do block them. They'll stay on just fine, but won't block airflow.

[kareemthedream]

Great video bro! Keep doing your thing CT!

[ScojoDak]

Good subject 😁😁 Laughed my ass off at "dot of death". Thanks CT.

[djmaestro]

I use a portable USB fan under my laptop stand directly onto my Mac…
So far so good 🤞🏾

[DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

yeah macs are hard to repair but the fans need to be cleaned a few times each year.I get Sandra to do it because im a clutz.Nine times out of ten its your fans not working because they fill with dust

[STATEMENTNYC]

I was a touring DJ to I always had a back up iPad CDs a next laptop just never know what can happen he should just buy a new Mac I love my 16 inch

[vjyoukai]

Great Tip. I have to clean mine. I have a Mini Honeywell Blowing on High to my 2012 MPB Retina. Mainly Pointing the Fan Directly on the Bottom Back Side by the Vents. Works if you have this Issue. But Yeah.. Time to Clean My Fans. 😊

[SPINNINGMYWHEELS]

Those unibody macs are so easy to open great design in that regard (but not the best for keeping it cool..) - - excellent fact based video - this works every time and is the usual problem.. (DUST / GUNK) Good work boys. @6:10 - it's best YOU learn to apply thermal paste.. it's not difficult. You can try different types of paste..some help in hotter environments.

[djtmajorsd]

Great video, totally reminded me to clean mine. I still rock a 2012 only because those were still customizable and I put a new battery, new SSD and upgraded the RAM. But it’s been a couple years since I cleaned inside or added thermal paste. It’s been getting hot AF tho! Heat moves from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration so with these Cali temperatures it’s been tough to keep it cool. Heard the new M1s and M2s are excellent with not overheating, has that been your experience?

[jasonlegister]

Hi CT that was very interesting I don't own a Mac, but I regardless of what PC I still would not do this on my own. thanks for the info

[ojbaxter]

Always check the side vents as that’s why it can’t get clean air. The side slots get full of dust. Actually not always the fans.