60W MagSafe Power Adapter over heating

[ghozt178]

ive noticed that everytime i charge my macbook the block that connects to the wall gets very hot is this something common?

 

[emt1]

ive noticed that everytime i charge my macbook the block that connects to the wall gets very hot is this something common?

Yup. Lots of AC -> DC inversion and current.

 

[John Doe 57]

I don't mind the overheating. Sometimes when my feet are cold, I will rest them on the Power Adapter. Works great on cold winter days!