What to do if your laptop adapter gets really hot [PRO TIP]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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It is not at all unusual forlaptopadapters to warm up. However, it is unusual for adapter chargers to become really hot, almost too hot to handle. Now, we might be looking at an obvioushardwareproblem, but there are ways to, at least temporary, mitigate adapter overheating.

Here are a few tips for cooling down laptop adapters you can try.

How can I stop laptop adapter from overheating?

1. Keep the Adapter Away From Radiators

First, make sure the laptop adapter is in a reasonably cool place. So, do not leave the adapter near warm radiators. Open thewindowsin the room that includes thelaptopduring warmer summer days. Users can also enhance the airflow around the charger by sliding some pencils beneath the adapter’s transformer box.

2. Remove the Laptop’s Battery

The laptop’s battery can overheat its adapter charger. If thelaptophas a removable battery, remove the battery from it. Then the adapter won’t charge the battery when it’s plugged into alaptop. If that greatly cools down the adapter, consider getting a new battery for thelaptop.

3. Reduce PC Performance by Switching to Power Saver

4. Periodically Unplug the Adapter

Most laptop batteries will last at least two to three hours when fully charged. So, users don’t need to have theirlaptopsplugged in all the time. Therefore, users can unplug their adapter chargers every hour or so for about 15 minutes.

That will give the adapter a 15 minute cool off period every hour. However, the adapter will still be plugged in most of the time to keep thebattery chargedfor those periods when thelaptopisn’t plugged in.

5. Charge the Battery More Regularly

Some laptops have batteries that last longer than 10 hours, which reduces the necessity for adapter chargers whenlaptopsare fully charged. Thus, users should charge theirlaptopsmore regularly when they’re not utilizing them. That will keep thelaptopmore fully charged when needed, which will minimize the requirement to plug-in the adapter charger with thelaptopon.

So, there are a few ways users can cool down adapter chargers. However, consider replacingadapter chargersif they still get too hot. Some users might be able to claim replacements for adapter chargers if they’re still within theirlaptops’ warranty periods.

What to do if your laptop adapter gets really hot [PRO TIP]#

How can I stop laptop adapter from overheating?#

1. Keep the Adapter Away From Radiators#

2. Remove the Laptop’s Battery#

3. Reduce PC Performance by Switching to Power Saver#

4. Periodically Unplug the Adapter#

5. Charge the Battery More Regularly#