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    AC adapter very very hot when charging, is it dangerous?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pnm, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. pnm

    pnm Notebook Guru

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    When charging battery, the AC adapter gets very hot, so hot you wouldn't want to touch it with your hands. Is it dangerous?
     
    pnm, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    yes, it could damage things around it or start a fire.
    I believe if you undervolt you CPU then your AC adapter will also be cooler.
    Think about it, if you decide to do it here is an undervolting guide.
     
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If it's below 60 degrees celsius, I wouldn't worry about it too much.
     
    jackluo923, Jul 21, 2009
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    Thanks (and thanks for the undervolting link).
     
    pnm, Jul 21, 2009
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