Magsafe Adapter Gets extremely hot

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Magsafe Adapter Gets extremely hot

Can someone tell me why my magsafe adapter gets extremely hot while charging my laptop? Should I be concerned? I have tried it in different outlets....

MacBook Pro with Retina display, Mac OS X (10.1.x)

Posted on Apr 28, 2015 1:32 PM

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Csound1

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Apr 28, 2015 1:33 PM in response to dlhowe

Take it to an Apple Store for diagnosis, take your Mac with it.

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OGELTHORPE

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Apr 28, 2015 1:35 PM in response to dlhowe

It depends upon how how it gets and that may be a function of the number and type of applications you are using. Mine currently is at 58°c.

Ciao.

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dlhowe Author

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Apr 28, 2015 1:36 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

what is 58C - your adapter? how do you tell?

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OGELTHORPE

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Apr 28, 2015 1:39 PM in response to dlhowe

Yes, that is the surface temperature of my charger. I use an infrared thermometer.

Ciao.

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