how hot is too hot??

[yearziro]

so after my last debacle buying a macbook my new one arrived and works wonderfully and i have not complaints what so ever but i have a question maybe some seasoned members can answer.

last night i noticed that when i plugged in my MBP the power brick got really hot is this common occurrence or should i have it replaced? it is the 60w version not the 85w one??

 

[Dekard]

What kind of Macbook is it?

 

[NutsNGum]

If too hot, it switches itself off.

Don't worry about it.

 

[iLog.Genius]

If too hot, it switches itself off.

Don't worry about it.

This. Hot is too hot when the computer shuts itself down.

 

[Dekard]

13 inch = 60w power adapter, 15-17 =85w power adapter. Remember he is not talking about the Macbook overheating, he is talking about the power adapter.

 

[yearziro]

13 inch = 60w power adapter, 15-17 =85w power adapter. Remember he is not talking about the Macbook overheating, he is talking about the power adapter.

Thanks so the heat is normal?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Thanks so the heat is normal?

Yes. It will shutdown, when too hot, I had that happen twice. When cool enough, they will work again.

 

[yearziro]

Yes. It will shutdown, when too hot, I had that happen twice. When cool enough, they will work again.

im talking about the power brick not the machine machine maintains a pretty stable temp its just the power brick gets hott

 

[simsaladimbamba]

im talking about the power brick not the machine machine maintains a pretty stable temp its just the power brick gets hott

I was talking about the power adapter too.

 

[-aggie-]

im talking about the power brick not the machine machine maintains a pretty stable temp its just the power brick gets hott

It’s normal for them to get hot, especially if they’re not on a flat surface. If you’re worried about it, have it tested by a Genius free of charge.

 

[chrono1081]

Power adapters get very hot, sometimes almost untouchable, until the computer is charged then they'll cool down.