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    Transformer get's very hot sometimes

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wackydude1234, May 2, 2008.

  1. wackydude1234

    wackydude1234 Notebook Evangelist

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    Some times it's so hot that i almost burn myself, i'm sure it shouldn't be getting this hot, i touch it and i'm like ow f**k! it's that hot, it's not always this hot but it's is every so often..
     
    wackydude1234, May 2, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Stop touching Optimus Prime there. He obviously doesn't like it.

    On a side note: you might want to get that replaced.
     
    Lithus, May 2, 2008
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    Shadowfate Wala pa rin ako maisip e.

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    All transformers get HOT!!!!!!!! after a period of time. Although it's hot enough to burn yourself??? then something is really wrong.
     
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    Yeah, its natural for them to get hot. Its not unusual. Although, i have heard of cases where it melted whatever was under it or caught something on fire. I know my old VAIO i had 2-3 years ago... The transformer got so hot that i could smell burning plastic at times and it burnt me. Got a replacement, same senario though. I have to say, my HP one i have currently doesnt get too too hot at all. And its the smallest powerpack ive seen.
     
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  5. wackydude1234

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    Hmm well i'll see about getting a replacement but i doubt they will let me because my power lead mysteriously gained a cut in the plastic coating at the moment it's covered with plastic but i can see the metal under it but it's only small...
     
    wackydude1234, May 3, 2008
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