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    Top lid gets super hot when exposed to direct sun light any damage to LCD possible?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by ajaidev, Dec 8, 2011.

  1. ajaidev

    ajaidev Notebook Consultant

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    Sitting in a park i was typing away for a good 1-2hrs and since my laptop does not have a matted screen the top lid was in the direction of the sun "Thats the only way i can see anything also the LCD has to be at MAX brightness". I touched the top lid "To close the laptop" and almost burned my finger tips off :p well i am being a bit dramatic but it was very hot the whole top lid felt hotter than the base does while gaming...

    Can this heat damage my LCD? How do i sun proof the top lid "Please dont suggest some sticker that would spoil the look completely"
     
    ajaidev, Dec 8, 2011
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    sit in the shade
     
    doh123, Dec 8, 2011
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    kornchild2002 Notebook Deity

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    You want to cool something off by not exposing it to the sun and further state that you don't want to cover your MBP up? Well, let's look at the equation here: Sun + time = heat You can either limit the time you spend directly in the sunlight or just not sit in the sun as previously suggested. The internals of the display could become damaged if they are exposed to excess heat for long periods of time. The same can be said about extended durations in cold temperatures as well.
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    the battery can also be a serious hazard if it gets sufficiently hot
     
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    It is all Jobs' fault!!!!!
     
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    In order to really know, one would have to take temperature readings of the lid, and then compare to the LCD normal operating temperatures. If you wanted to get technical enough, you could take readings every minute and record the data, until you notice the temperature is at its highest. At this point you can graph the data and see how long you can be outside in the sun without causing full temperature peak.

    I would say no, it shouldn't be a problem, however you should limit your exposer, and find some shade ;)
     
    no1up, Dec 11, 2011
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