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    Dangerously hot charger block

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Vonsteve, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. Vonsteve

    Vonsteve Newbie

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    I can barely touch my charger it is so hot, it is one of the new slimmer blocks. It is seriously hot and nowhere near the temperature of my friends Vaio block.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
    Steven
     
    Vonsteve, Jan 12, 2009
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    There isn't much you can do; ensure that the adapter isn't causing any damage to the surroundings, sitting on a carpet surface, or warping any desk it may be sitting on.

    You may want to consider getting a replacement from the manufacturer.
     
    Bog, Jan 12, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    If you are not experiencing the potential hazards, that Bog described above, and since it's still under warranty....You should contact Dell for a replacement, and soon! ;)

    I'd hate to see with continued use, those things potentially happening :eek:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 12, 2009
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  4. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Sounds faulty, ask Dell for a replacement.
     
    atbnet, Jan 12, 2009
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  5. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    How hot is it because I have one of the new slimmer blocks but it gets hot but I can still hold it in my hands

    and Thats with my 1737 plugged in all day always on.
     
    Ice Cold, Jan 12, 2009
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    philly Dog Notebook Consultant

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    Call Dell and ask for a replacement. Same thing happened to me and they sent me a new one without a problem.
     
    philly Dog, Jan 12, 2009
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  7. Vonsteve

    Vonsteve Newbie

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    I could hold on to it, that's a light exaggeration but I couldn't do it for long, it's really hot like piping hot water which you can just about handle.

    Will get onto Dell asap.
     
    Vonsteve, Jan 12, 2009
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  8. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Let us know how it go's...Maybe they can overnight you a new one??
    Ask, and see because of the issue your having.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 12, 2009
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  9. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    So should these blocks not be hot at all?

    because mine is way warmer than even my Xbox 360's

    but I can still hold onto it
     
    Ice Cold, Jan 12, 2009
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  10. skkng

    skkng Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have this problem as well. The charger block gets quite hot and I wouldn't really want to hold on to it for longer than a few seconds.

    The other thing is, the charger or the battery doesn't always charge to 100%. It would stop at about 50% or 66% and it'll revert just to use the half-charged battery... Anyone experienced this before? I'm not sure if it's the battery or the charger...
     
    skkng, Jan 13, 2009
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