MacBook M3 "Overheating" (No Fan)
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The MacBook Air becomes very hot to the touch and slows down during heavy tasks.
Symptoms
- Hot chassis
- Thermal throttling
- Slow performance
Possible Causes
- Fanless design
- Heavy workload (Video editing/Gaming)
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Use on a Hard Surface
Allows the aluminum bottom to act as a heatsink.
2
Close Background Apps
Reduce the load on the M3 chip.
3
Use a Laptop Cooling Pad
Active cooling can help keep the bottom case cool.
When to See a Technician
The MacBook Air is designed for silence; it will slow itself down (throttle) to prevent damage if it gets too hot.
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