TSGL: ac adaptor overheating

[jonpan]

Well, it could be a poor connection between the plug/socket pins causing 
high resistance, producing heat.
Check if any pins are bent or dirty. Disconnect from the mains outlet, use 
some contact spray on the pins (laptop end!), then push and pull the plug to 
the laptop a few times, connect up again and hope...

John
Od/G

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Hargroves" <lhargrov at charter.net>
To: "Tech Support Guy Mailing List" <list at tsgserver.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: TSGL: ac adaptor overheating


I don't think i made myself clear. This is where the power supply connects
to the laptop. which causes the metal connector piece to get hot...The cord
itself does not get hot.  The connection area gets hot also.   Fan tends to
run excessively.  Battery does not overheat nor hard drive.
Linda
www.rowantreewoolery.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "A Hasanat Khan" <hasanat at sparkbd.net>
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Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: TSGL: ac adaptor overheating


> Linda,
> It is an electrical problem, in the power supply. There is probably an
> overload. Just do not use the computer. I can understand the power supply
> getting hot, but do not understand about the port. Is this where the power
> supply cable connects the laptop? In any case take it to a repairer. who
> will have to replace the power supply and probably open up the laptop
> also.
> But most important do not use the computer.
>
> Hasanat
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Linda Hargroves" <lhargrov at charter.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 8:18 AM
> Subject: TSGL: ac adaptor overheating
>
>
>> Hi,
>> My daughters gateway laptops ac adaptor and port have been overheating.
>> The port got so hot it started to melt the adaptor.  What causes this and
>> how do we fix it? Cord end gets too hot to touch!
>>
>> Gateway 4530  xp home edition approx. 3 years old.
>> Any help really appreciated.
>> Linda
>> www.rowantreewoolery.com
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