Question Macbook Air 13" 2017 is running hot ?

Crag_Hack

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Hi I have a client's computer, a 2017 13" Macbook Air, that might be running hot. Under stress TG Pro reports CPU temps up to 100+ Celsius. Once the fans kick in it drops down a little, IIRC low 90s to 80s or so. 5 years isn't a long time for thermal paste AFAIK... never had computers this old run that hot before. Did Apple go cheap on the paste? Is this a normal operating temperature? Should I definitely have the thermal paste reapplied?
Thanks!
 
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HerryYT

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Hello, I'm currenly having the same issue. I'll try replacing the thermal paste, so annoying that I have to buy a new screwdriver for that...