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    R2 Power Brick - Hot!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Tizi, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. Tizi

    Tizi Notebook Enthusiast

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    When on AC my brick gets pretty hot, almost too hot to touch at times. Is this nomal? Anybody else experience this?
     
    Tizi, Mar 22, 2011
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    I have had the same problem on my R1, with original DELL AC. But on mine it stopped charging, and got very hot. Called dell and got a replacement really quick, great service from dell again.

    Remember that if it is charging it gets hotter than just maintaining the battery.
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 22, 2011
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    Mine can get pretty hot while gaming for a long time. Are you just talking about normal use, or not?
     
    cappielloa, Mar 22, 2011
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  4. Tizi

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    Normal use, basically surfing, email, etc.
     
    Tizi, Mar 22, 2011
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    It shouldn't be too hot to touch during normal use. Either something is wrong with your power brick or your computer is drawing an unusually large amount of power for some reason. Most likely it's the power brick.
     
    cappielloa, Mar 22, 2011
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    My r1 gets hot too. I think its normal...
     
    Dieselville, Mar 22, 2011
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    mine is just slightly warm to the touch, been plugged in at least 3 days now none stop...
     
    HighLife420, Mar 23, 2011
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  8. cappielloa

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    Mine is definitely warm, but I could keep my hand on it indefinitely without being uncomfortable.
     
    cappielloa, Mar 23, 2011
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  9. kent1146

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    How hot are we talking about? CAn you clench the power adapter tightly in your hand for 5 seconds without burning yourself or hurting yourself?

    In any case, I'd call Alienware (not Dell). They should be sending you a replacement power adapter. A malfunctioning adapter is a risk to both your computer equipment, and a fire hazard.
     
    kent1146, Mar 23, 2011
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  10. Tizi

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    I just got off of the phone with Alienware. They are shipping a new one to me. They should not be getting that hot.
     
    Tizi, Mar 23, 2011
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