Fixing the M5 MacBook Airs Biggest Flaw for Under $50 @KyleErickson
Fixing the M5 MacBook Airs Biggest Flaw for Under $50  @KyleErickson
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
The M5 MacBook Air is incredible, but it runs into one frustrating wall that holds it back from its full potential. So I set out to fix it — for under $50.
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Cooling Pad: amzn.to/4vjwQ0U
Thermal Pad: amzn.to/4uMdPEC
3D Printable MacBook Stand: makerworld.com/en/models/2830470-servo-modular-macbook-stand


I tried a couple of different approaches when trying to fix the heat issue on the MacBook Air M5. I ran a bunch of real-world tests, and even cracked the thing open to see how far I could push it. Some of what I found genuinely surprised me, and it left me with a bigger question about where these machines are headed. If you've ever felt your Air slow down under pressure, this one's for you.

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My favorite system monitoring tool that you see in this video:
CleanMyMac | macpaw.audw.net/c/3460079/263631/1733
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MY SETUP GEAR:
Desky Dual Hardwood Standing Desk | bit.ly/3MAKyvP
Desky Desk Shelf | bit.ly/4smMVS9
Desky Vanguard Chair | bit.ly/4siBdb3
Desky Heavy Duty Ultrawide Monitor Arm | bit.ly/40A9ZRj
LG Ultrafine 6K Monitor | amzn.to/4757E4t
Kanto ORA Speakers | amzn.to/4huX2hO
CalDigit TS5 Plus USB Hub | amzn.to/4pa91WI
Samsung 980 Pro SSD | amzn.to/48yWsfc
Acasis Thunderbolt 5 SSD Enclosure | amzn.to/4bVlBU4
Lewitt RAY Condenser Mic | amzn.to/3MzRfyb
Lewitt Connect 2 Interface | amzn.to/46ZWBtm
Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse | amzn.to/3mkvEfS
Apple Magic Keyboard with TouchID | amzn.to/4agndXg
Bambu Lab P2S | bit.ly/46S1g0D
Harber London Desk Mat | bit.ly/4skrgdi
Kanto ORA Speakers | amzn.to/4huX2hO
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro Headphones | amzn.to/3HpUmm0
Lamomo LED Neon Rope | amzn.to/4bTXZPw
Govee Smart Ceiling Light | amzn.to/4bZx3hq
Govee Glide Wall Lights: amzn.to/4iTnwuB
Ceiling Acoustic Panels | amzn.to/4iuhYXA
Grid Studio iPhone Classic Kit | shrsl.com/3nsgi

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00:00 | Start
00:53 | The Problem With the M5 MacBook Air
02:18 | The Cooling Pad Fix
05:00 | MacBook Air Thermal Pad Mod
09:10 | Combining Forces
10:09 | Wrapping Up

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Fixing the M5 MacBook Air's Biggest Flaw for Under $50

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