We FIXED Apple’s New MacBook Pro

The video presents a hands-on experiment to address thermal throttling on Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro with an i9 processor. The hosts describe their plan to apply liquid metal cooling technology, a radical approach that previously fixed throttling on other devices, and attempt to integrate cooling components such as a radiator, reservoir, and water blocks. They deliberately start by disassembling the machine, acknowledging the complexities and the daunting number of screws involved, and they discuss the risks of opening a MacBook. Their process involves removing the trackpad to access the heat path, carefully labeling fasteners, and evaluating whether to pursue a direct liquid metal solution or revert to more conventional cooling ideas. Throughout, they emphasize the experimental nature of the fix and repeatedly caution that this is not recommended for home users due to the risk to the hardware and warranty. The discussion unfolds with humorous banter, crowd-sourced skepticism about feasibility, and a frank assessment of how much time and effort the project demands relative to the potential gains. In the end, they perform a liquid metal application, reassemble the device, and run benchmarks to compare performance with and without the modification, while noting the warranty implications and the practical trade-offs of the fix.

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