Re: shutting down PB and heat

[Andrew Kershaw]

Thanks to those who answered my question. If it's true that I really should
be shutting down when the Lombard seems hot, what do these listmembers who
never shut down know that I don't (and should)?
Willi
Nothing.

Shutting it down can't hurt, but you don't necessarily _need_ to shut 
it down.  These 'Books may feel hot, but they're probably still 
within the operating range that Apple engineered for them.  I've 
never actually heard of a PowerBook overheating because of normal use.

Now, if you block all the ventilation ports, sit your PowerBook on an 
electric heating pad, and use it on the hottest day in July, THEN I 
might worry...

That fan coming on is perfectly normal.  My advice is to just ignore 
the fan noise (unless it seems excessive - like it has been running 
for hours).

Or just do whatever you are comfortable doing.  You aren't going to 
make things worse by erring on the side of caution!

Peace,
Drew
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