Macbook pro retina display 15" charger getting too hot... any advice?

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Macbook pro retina display 15" charger getting too hot... any advice?

I have had my Macbook pro retina 15" since Jan 2014 and it has been working fine. Just recently, I have noticed that the charger block and the connector to the laptop gets extremely hot as does the actual laptop. I have looked around on the net and most of the discussions regarding this have been on earlier models. The charger block itself is so hot that it emanates heat and is too hot to touch! The plug into the laptop is pretty darn hot as well. When charging, I can't keep the macbook on my lap because it gets too hot.

I have checked all the connectors and the connections of all bits involved and they all seem good. I have also tried to minimalise all programs that are running.

Just wondering if someone can suggest anything, otherwise it looks like a trip to the store 😟

Many thanks in advance

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Sep 27, 2014 6:25 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 27, 2014 6:59 AM in response to Nippon109

Bfore you run to the store try this SMC ret, it fixes

Battery management
Thermal management

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Sep 27, 2014 7:01 AM in response to PATRICKMELE

thanks for ur advice, but the screenshot wont load 😟

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Sep 27, 2014 7:02 AM in response to Nippon109

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Sep 27, 2014 7:04 AM in response to Nippon109

The power adapter should not be too hot to touch. See that the charger is showing correctly by going to the apple left side of the menu bar, About This Mac, More Info, System Report, Hardware, Power and what does it say under AC Charger Information? Should give the correct wattage and charger.

You should probably make an appointment at the Apple store genius bar, take the MBPr and charger in so the techs can check out all parts at the same time.

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