Overheating / shuts down on the Apple MacBook Air

Source: Apple Support — iPhone troubleshooting Confidence: 80% Verified Aug 9, 2026

The projector overheats and shuts down, usually from a blocked air filter or a failing cooling fan.

How to fix Overheating / shuts down

Clean the fan and vents

Clean the cooling fan and vents to restore airflow.

Source: Apple Support — iPhone troubleshooting Confidence: 80% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★★ Est. 20 min

Use a cooling pad

Place the laptop on a hard surface or cooling pad to improve airflow.

Source: Apple Support — iPhone troubleshooting Confidence: 80% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★ Est. 5 min

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