on 11/19/02 10:23 PM, Hal at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I've got a pismo powerbook that I've been using almost since they were > introduced. I often run it closed, connected to external keyboard, > mouse and monitors (I have this setup both at work and at home). > > I recently had it upgraded by powerlogix to a G4, and it's been having > some overheating problems (getting unstable when I stress the processor > and it fully heats up). It does this most often when running closed, > but occasionally when open. Powerlogix is telling me that running the > pismo closed it "discouraged by apple", even with the original G3 chip. > Anyone else heard of this? I figured that if it's been working for > almost 2 years, it must be OK. Heck, there's even a knowledge base > article telling you how to do it... > > It's back at powerlogix for testing right now. > > any info is appreciated. > > -Hal > I almost solely use it with the lid closed even though I only have a G3/400. It still get noticeably warm with normal use and gets a bit hotter when playing DVDs even though I have one side propped up for better ventilation. Do you have it elevated in any way to improve ventilation. Some people use a cookie rack of approximately the same size to good effect, I've been told.
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