I would expect your MBP to start overheating if your doing something computationally expensive. When the MBP is in the closed position it will cover up some of the heat vent. Did you do anything to combat this?
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I would expect your MBP to start overheating if your doing something computationally expensive. When the MBP is in the closed position it will cover up some of the heat vent. Did you do anything to combat this?
I have been doing heavy work with my laptop closed and on the desk and it can cool down enough trough the back.