The other day I read some stories about a peculiar problem with the new MacBook. Seems some folks have been complaining about excessive heat, which itself isn’t uncommon with these new Intel-based note-books. However, in this case the cause was traced to a plastic seal covering the rear cooling vents just below the screen. Evidently these protective materials were placed on some units to prevent dust from seeping into the computer at the factory, but customers are apparently forgetting to remove them.
Now I realize people make mistakes, and I’ve done some pretty dumb things in my life. But I won’t characterize this particular oversight on the part of new owners with any offensive labels. Instead, I’ll invoke the principle of common sense.
You see, lots of electronic gear ships with plastic sealing, foam inserts, cardboard inserts, tape and other items that are designed to ensure safe shipment. Printers, with all the mechanical gears, spindles, rollers and what-not inside, are quite prone to being filled with protective coverings of one sort or another.
Stay tuned for the rest of the story in this week’s Tech Night Owl Newsletter. [1]