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    AC adapter for M11X overheating

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by delphi0202, May 18, 2011.

  1. delphi0202

    delphi0202 Newbie

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    The AC adapter for my M11x is getting really hot. I've read many posts saying they can get so hot that you can't even hold it. My adapter gets pretty hot, still manage to handle it but I could smell the plastic, this isn't normal is it?
     
    delphi0202, May 18, 2011
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    No, this is not normal.

    I would call Alienware (not Dell) and ask them to replace it immediately. A power adapter that gets so hot that you smell burning plastic or burning electronics is a fire hazard.

    BTW, do you live in a country with 110V or 220V power outlets?
     
    kent1146, May 18, 2011
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  3. Tizi

    Tizi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Same issue here, they replaced it.
     
    Tizi, May 18, 2011
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  4. roakey1

    roakey1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    if the plastic smells it means its melting.

    that cant be right
     
    roakey1, May 18, 2011
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