My MacBook Pro (i9-Processor) is overheating

Soooo... I will be the first to admit that I still love my 2019 Macbook Pro that has the I9 processor in it... but the heat resinating off this thing is about to kill me. I have troubleshooted just about everything I can think of as an IT professional... including cleaning the physical device and cleaning it digitally lol.


Other than purchasing a new laptop and trading this one in (Don't really want to cause other than the heat it still works fantastic) does anyone have any suggestions on how I can keep this thing from getting hot enough to cook a steak? 🤣🤣


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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 6, 2025 12:44 PM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2025 1:18 PM

JustCal42Day wrote:

<< how about listing everything you tried... >>

<< ...AND what peripheral devices and displays are attached.>>




Ok than— lets start whacking


—unplug all non-essential  peripherals when testing


—Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus

all known to cause issues on the macOS


—I would start with a complete Restore of Firmware— do not reinstall your user until you are satisfied the issue has resolved. This would be most telling


ref: How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support


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Apr 6, 2025 1:18 PM in response to JustCal42Day

JustCal42Day wrote:

<< how about listing everything you tried... >>

<< ...AND what peripheral devices and displays are attached.>>




Ok than— lets start whacking


—unplug all non-essential  peripherals when testing


—Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus

all known to cause issues on the macOS


—I would start with a complete Restore of Firmware— do not reinstall your user until you are satisfied the issue has resolved. This would be most telling


ref: How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support


Apr 6, 2025 12:48 PM in response to JustCal42Day

JustCal42Day wrote:

Soooo... I will be the first to admit that I still love my 2019 Macbook Pro that has the I9 processor in it... but the heat resinating off this thing is about to kill me. I have troubleshooted just about everything I can think of as an IT professional... including cleaning the physical device and cleaning it digitally lol.

Other than purchasing a new laptop and trading this one in (Don't really want to cause other than the heat it still works fantastic) does anyone have any suggestions on how I can keep this thing from getting hot enough to cook a steak? 🤣🤣


As an IT professional— how about listing everything you tried...or do we play a game of Whack-0-Mole?

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