If you have noticed that yours has recently become very hot and noisy, the problem is most likely a clogged cooling system. On average, you need to clean your Macbook from dust once a year. And once every 2-3 years it is also advisable to replace the thermal paste.
Overheating problem
One of the MacBook's worst enemies is dust. It gets clogged up in the radiator of the cooling system and the fans cannot cool the radiator because they blow on the dust and not on the radiator grille. The photo below shows an example of a radiator grille clogged with dust, as well as a radiator grille after cleaning (left and right, respectively). Due to overheating, it becomes problematic to work on it - applications that previously worked quickly begin to slow down. And you can’t sit on your knees with him anymore.
Often due to large quantity The dust fans begin to crackle. The fact is that during rotation the cooler blades can touch dust that has gathered into a lump, the structure of which resembles a felt boot. Also, as a result of constant overheating, thermal paste loses its thermal conductivity properties. Because of this, heat from the chips (processor, video chip, chipset) is not efficiently transferred to the radiator, which, in turn, can lead to failure of the chips themselves.
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What is thermal paste and why is it needed?
Thermal paste is a special gel-like substance that is “responsible” for removing heat from a chip (processor, video chip, chipset) to a radiator (something like coolant in a car radiator). If the thermal paste dries out, the heat transfer process deteriorates, and the computer, meanwhile, begins to get very hot.
In our work, we use only high-quality thermal pastes Keratherm KP12 or Microsi (official Apple thermal paste). Due to the high thermal conductivity of these thermal pastes, best results to reduce the temperature on the processor chip and the entire system as a whole.
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Cleaning Mac Book or cleaning from dust and replacing thermal paste is carried out directly in front of the client within 20-40 minutes, depending on the computer model. Cleaning iMac computers takes longer but can be done within a few hours. We kindly ask you to call us in advance and arrange your visit with us. Contact numbers: 8-495-645-12-43, 8-916-642-65-66.
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Users of any laptop model are faced with the problem of dust in the keyboard and or in their PC. Cleaning it is not always easy. A device such as a Macbook was very strongly protected by the company from dust getting into it. It’s not even always possible to disassemble it.
Preparing the laptop
To begin any dust cleaning work, including Macbook Pro, you need to turn off the device and then remove it back cover. For this MacBook you will need to unscrew 10 bolts, but their number may vary depending on various models devices. When unscrewing them, be extremely careful. Don't get lost or confuse them with others.
After completing these operations, remove the cover. The lid is made of aluminum, which makes it pleasant to the touch. On the back of the cover is shown detailed instructions upon its removal.
To turn off the power system, disconnect the battery cable from the charging port, as well as from the main board.
To ensure complete cleaning of your MacBook Pro from dust, you need to remove HDD. This should be done extremely carefully, without damaging any of the contents of the laptop.
The system responsible for cooling must be removed and cleaned. Without this step, you cannot clean your MacBook from dirt and dust. After this, you should disconnect the radiator. Now remove the SSD itself. After removing it, you will notice a huge amount of dust that needs to be cleaned.
For cleaning itself you need to use special brushes. In severe cases, a solution is used that removes dirt well, but does not harm the metal.
How to clean your keyboard from dust?
Method 1
If any of the keys stick, you should not run to a repair shop, because this problem can be corrected yourself. However, for this you need to buy a can of compressed air.
When cleaning with this can, it is important to have a special tube for air distribution. The distance between them should be approximately 1.5 cm.
Turn the laptop 75 degrees and spray air over the keys. This must be done from left to right.
other methods
- Shake the keyboard lightly over the trash can. Usually a lot of crumbs and bugs accumulate there. Although in MacBook Pros all this can hardly get there, it’s worth cleaning it this way.
- A cotton rag can help with cleaning, but avoid using synthetics.
- You can also use special wet wipes for glass.
- You can also take a cotton swab, moisten it with window cleaning solution and clean the keyboard. Then wipe with a dry stick or cloth.
Disinfection
After disinfection, you need to let the keyboard dry for 5–10 minutes.
If you clean your device from dust at least once every 3 months, then your device will work stably. The keyboard should be cleaned once a week. On MacBooks, everything is thought out, and a lot of dirt does not always accumulate in them. I would also like to warn you that you need to be careful when using a cylinder and a MacBook. Disinfection should also be carried out regularly, since harmful microbes and bacteria regularly accumulate there. We hope that you have no questions left. But if you have them, then write them in the comments. We will also be grateful for liking and reposting this information to your friends.
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The MasterSoft service center offers assistance in repairing and servicing Apple products, including professional cleaning of iMac and MacBook from dust. The company employs competent craftsmen with specialized education, extensive experience, appropriate qualifications, and the ability to find the right way out of non-standard situations. Regular maintenance of your PC will extend its service life, maintain its original characteristics and eliminate malfunctions, freezes, and overheating.
How often should the procedure be performed?
Any computer strongly attracts dust, which often leads to contamination. Small particles settle on structural parts, causing overheating and other unpleasant deviations from the norm. Also, few people like the dust in iMac screen. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, MacBook Air or Pro should be cleaned 1-2 times a year. The event consists of the following manipulations:
- removal of dirt and dust particles from all surfaces of equipment, boards, fans, radiators;
- replacing thermal paste;
- fan processing.
To determine when to clean your MacBook Pro from dust, you can install special programs.
Symptoms of the problem
The following signs indicate that it’s time to clean your Mac from dust:
- uncharacteristic heating of the case;
- regular switching on and constant operation of fans;
- system freeze;
- decrease in functional speed - the monoblock begins to “dull”;
- sudden shutdowns with the possibility of restarting only after the device has cooled down;
- increase in noise level and appearance of extraneous sounds.
If at least one of the above symptoms is noticed, you need to urgently call a MasterSoft technician to your home or personally contact the service center.
Why is a large accumulation of dust dangerous?
Small specks of dust are called “killers” of a computer, since, according to statistics, it is this element that causes many serious, expensive breakdowns. Failure to clean dust from Mac devices for a long time leads to problems such as:
- heat exchange disturbance;
- cooler malfunctions;
- overheating of the video card board;
- reduction of heat transfer from the radiator;
- disruption of the stable functioning of the power supply chain;
- failure motherboard.
Dust has its own electrical charge, which, when particles accumulate, is transferred to the board, affecting its tracks. A thick layer of dust has serious stress levels that lead to destruction.
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Why do you need to regularly clean your MacBook from dust?
Dust is a problem with all laptops and computers with active air cooling. If the radiator is clogged, in heavy tasks, be it video processing or games, the chips heat up to 80-90 degrees Celsius.
At such temperatures, thermal paste loses its thermal conductivity properties. Video cards, processor, chipset and bridges heat up more, the fan picks up speed and begins to hum, and the chips burn out due to insufficient heat dissipation.
Cleaning your Mac from dust should be done once a year, if only for the sake of your own comfort of use, not to mention the significant savings of money during subsequent repairs.
In a MacBook, air is actively circulated, in which dust particles are present, no matter how clean the room you are in, unless of course you are working in a sterile laboratory or operating room.
Over time, it settles in layers on the fan blades, which at high speeds leads to imbalance of the bearings and a crackling sound appears, as if an airplane is taking off, and most importantly, it gets clogged between the fins of the radiators, forming a barrier, preventing cold air from penetrating inside and Cool down your MacBook components.
Applications and programs that previously worked quickly begin to slow down and glitch. The processor overheats and resets the operating frequency to the minimum, going into throttling (Throttling is a mechanism for protecting the processor from thermal damage when overheating)
These were the most harmless signs. It is much more serious if the MacBook randomly reboots and turns off. This happens when the temperature reaches 95-105 degrees, so the overheating protection is triggered.
If you do not clean your Mac from dust in time, the video card, processor and other components that are not designed for use may fail. permanent job, at high temperatures. According to the rules, you need to clean your Macbook from dust once a year.
Features of the MacBook cooling system.
The air intake slot through which cool air enters the MacBook is located directly under the screen cover. It opens when you open the laptop.
Depending on the model, year of manufacture and screen size of the MacBook, different heat exchangers are installed in them. Basically, in Macs Pro 13 and Air (11, 12, 13), a small, single-section, with one cooler is installed, which simultaneously removes heat from the processor and built-in video card.
The MacBook pro 15 and pro 17 use a two-section design with two coolers, because... The high power of processors and video cards can no longer be cooled with just a radiator.
Cleaning and replacing thermal paste yourself is highly not recommended! Without the necessary instructions, experience and tools, when removing the OS from a MacBook, you run a very high risk of damaging the chips and transistors on the motherboard. Inexpensive preventative cleaning of your MacBook from dust at a service center can quickly and very easily turn into a serious repair, involving soldering or a whole replacement of the motherboard!
What is “Thermal Paste” and why is it needed?
Thermal paste is a substance consisting of many components. It is used between two contacting surfaces (radiator - chip), to remove the air gap between two surfaces.
If in simple language, it is applied to the chip (processor, video card, chipset, bridges) so that the heat they emit is better transferred to the radiator and, accordingly, to the other side, so that the cold radiator cools better, reducing the temperature of the laptop.
Thermal paste, unfortunately, does not last forever and it requires replacement, because... after about a year, maximum two, it dries out, losing all heat-dissipating properties and, accordingly, the MacBook begins to heat up more. Replacing thermal paste on a MacBook using the "PlanetIPhone" service takes 30 minutes.
Cleaning the MacBook keyboard.
Over time, preventive cleaning of the MacBook keyboard is necessary. Otherwise, the keys will stop pressing and will stick due to dirt and dust accumulated under them. This is an inevitable process. Also, cleaning MacBook keyboards can be performed after a small amount of liquid has entered, avoiding its repair. The main thing is to contact the existing malfunction in time for help.
Let's summarize.
If you don't regularly clean your MacBook Pro from dust, the cooling fins become clogged and internal components fail. Cleaning your Mac is necessary at least once a year so that the laptop can serve you for a long time and without failures. At the PlanetIPhone service center, cleaning a MacBook Air from dust and replacing thermal paste takes 30 minutes. You don't have to worry about her condition.
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- - Before any manipulations, a free diagnostic of the MacBook is always performed to identify all faults and problems.
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