Laptop overheating

[LabRat]

So my mbp I've had since 09 is starting to chronically overheat if I'm streaming video or music and if I'm driving logic pretty hard. It's never done this before and the only time it seems to be ok (in some cases) is if the charger is plugged in, though it still gets stupidly hot. Does this mean my laptop is seeing it's final days as a work horse and should be retired?

[Mitch]

Pretty much summed it up yourself. 09 Means it's 5 years old now which is pretty good lifetime for a laptop these days.

[ThatPartyGuy]

could always open it up and clean out the dust and shit. one of the fans might of died or something.

[LabRat]

I might try opening it up and giving it a clean, otherwise I might have to invest in a new one

[ThatPartyGuy]

be sure to google your model disassemble guide. some a tricky little shits to open lol

[Mitch]

Pretty sure the 09 was one of the first unibody MacBooks. Annoying to pull apart

[LabRat]

It's unlikely I'll do it myself coz I'll surely do something wrong lol

[ThatPartyGuy]

if its apple... they do what they can so you cant service it yourself lol

[LabRat]

if its apple... they do what they can so you cant service it yourself lol

Yep, they do make life a little difficult but I love my apples lol

[SolDios]

If you have a good vacuum cleaner, also try with that to pull out any loose dust.

Do not recommend I've had people bring in computers that have been absolutely slaughtered due to this.