Why is the white square on my charger....

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BOYT Author

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Why is the white square on my charger....

getting so hot when I charge my MBP???? Is this normal????

Macbook Pro 15" 2.53Ghz, Mac OS X (10.6.6), Verizon iPhone 4

Posted on Feb 13, 2011 11:00 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 14, 2011 8:17 AM in response to BOYT

Not to be pedantic, but the charger is not a white square but a white rectangle. It gets warm when charging because it takes energy to convert AC to DC. You never quantified "so hot". It would be easier to make a call on this if you gave an estimate of the temperature (C or F). Put the bulb of a thermometer in direct contact with the charger. If you think it's too hot to do that, then there is something wrong with the charger and you should think about replacing it.

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Feb 14, 2011 12:44 PM in response to JoeyR

yes I am using the charger that came with my MacBook Pro. I dont know exact degrees but it gets very hot to the touch while charging. I also agree with you on the shape! Looking at it flat its square but looking at it from the side (i dont know who would, lol) it would be recatngle. Thanks for cleaqring that up for them, lol.

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Answer 3

Feb 15, 2011 6:29 AM in response to BOYT

Well, I guess not all chargers are created equal. My 15" MBP chargers' dimensions are 103 x 79 x 31 mm's. It definitely doesn't have a square face. The charger on my 15" Powerbook is square, or more precise, a rectangular solid with a square face.

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Answer 4

Sep 21, 2011 1:25 PM in response to sig

I CAN NOT BELIEVE you nerds out there are being SO RUDE!!! WHO gives a EF'in **** what the SHAP of it is...... Only a NERD would argue over the exact demensions of a laptop charger (What ever the term...) Im apple certified technician and it is NOT important !!!!!! GET a grip this site is to help customers with apple products NOT be smart and idiotic!!!

Your charger probably needs to be replaced, but apple products will get noticibably warmer during charging...

If its older then a year or two id suggest replacing it, Also if your using a cord not from the original computer lets say a MacBook Pro on a MacBook or a MacBook cord on a MacBook Pro then that could also cause warmth, I remember personally my Macbook (Alli)and iBook 14" g4 GOT considerably HOT while charging Although My 2008 17" MacBook Pro in perfect condition does not.

I think people that are "trying" to help people here should remember that small information such as adapter demensions are not importrant and being RUDE SUCH AS "NOT TO BE PATHETIC" don't say that JUST SAY "TO BE PATHETIC" cuz it is!!!

LATER, Y'ALL!!!

ANDREW THE EF'IN FABULOUS

WWW.MUNDENSTUDIOS.COM

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JoeyR

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Sep 21, 2011 2:03 PM in response to Clamhell Classic Yall

The word was "pedantic"... not "pathetic". You might find a dictionary helpful. No one was being rude. It was just a lighthearted conversation. No one was taking the shape of the charger seriously.

Actually, your comment here was, by far, the most rude.

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Answer 6

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Feb 14, 2011 8:00 AM in response to BOYT

any insight at all would be appreciated....

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Answer 7

JoeyR

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Feb 14, 2011 9:04 AM in response to BOYT

It is also normal for it to get warmer while actually charging. Are you using the charger that came with your MacBook Pro.

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sig

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Feb 14, 2011 10:23 AM in response to boblavergne

"Not to be pedantic, but the charger is not a white square but a white rectangle."
Measure it. It is a square. 🙂

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Answer 9

JoeyR

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Feb 14, 2011 11:37 AM in response to BOYT

Technically... it's a rectangular solid. The top and bottom are squares... the sides are rectangular... making the whole three dimensional object a rectangular solid. 🙂

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sig

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Feb 14, 2011 11:55 AM in response to JoeyR

Exactly! 🙂

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Answer 11

eww

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Feb 15, 2011 6:33 AM in response to boblavergne

Right — there have been differently shaped chargers at different times.

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