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    m1530 overheating adapter?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by reena, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. reena

    reena Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am just wondering if it is normal for the adapter to get hot. I just noticed it today, when i picked it up and it was pretty hot to the touch. Not so much that it burns, but hotter than I ever remember my other laptop's adapter getting.

    Thank you
     
    reena, Jun 20, 2009
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  2. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The power brick can get 'hot'. Granted my power brick is a 230w but there are times I will go to move it out of the way and it is very hot. I wouldn't worry about it. If you aren't seeing errors or other odd behavior then I wouldn't be concerned.
     
    BatBoy, Jun 20, 2009
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    yomamasfavourite Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine's a scorcher too.
    I wouldn't worry about it .
     
    yomamasfavourite, Jun 20, 2009
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  4. v_c

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    They run hot because of the amount of current going through them. It shouldn't be a problem, it is pretty normal, especially if you are using the laptop hard (gaming etc). They are always designed to be able to take more current than necesssary anyway. Thats why you should never use a PSU with lower power rating.
     
    v_c, Jun 21, 2009
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  5. reena

    reena Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks everyone
     
    reena, Jun 21, 2009
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