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Does running MacBook Pro in clamshell mode cause any damage?
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Mar 15, 20268048 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I have the newest model Unibody MacBook Pro and I've been reading mixed opinions on whether or not it's safe to run my MacBook Pro in clamshell mode or not. I'm thinking of getting an Apple Cinema Display but want to know if clamshell mode causes any damage whatsoever. Also related to this, does al…
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I have a friend who runs a studio and keeps a Macbook Pro closed and I haven't seen a problem with this. The only vents are at the back. However, I can say from my friends one that the heat pretty much evenly spreads out across the chassis.
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