On June 27th, Apple posted a 1MB firmware update to the 17 inch MacBook Pro. The update "adjusts fan behavior" according to the release description. Many people have been complaining about the heat generated from the bottom of this beast and Stephen Schleicher did some tests with his 17" MacBook Pro. Prior to installing the patch Stephen noted the temperature of his CPU was 181 degrees Fahrenheit. After installing the patch he claims he heard the MacBook Pro's fans for the first time and the CPU temperature was a much cooler 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Case in point, go get the patch now!Apple releases firmware update to 17" MacBook Pro
On June 27th, Apple posted a 1MB firmware update to the 17 inch MacBook Pro. The update "adjusts fan behavior" according to the release description. Many people have been complaining about the heat generated from the bottom of this beast and Stephen Schleicher did some tests with his 17" MacBook Pro. Prior to installing the patch Stephen noted the temperature of his CPU was 181 degrees Fahrenheit. After installing the patch he claims he heard the MacBook Pro's fans for the first time and the CPU temperature was a much cooler 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Case in point, go get the patch now!
