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kensington netbook power adapter TOO HOT - anyone else experience this?
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10-10-2011, 03:39 AM
I have a Kensington Netbook Power Adapter that I'm using with my HP Mini 311 hackintosh and its HOT. Is this normal? Seems to me that there should be little heat, if any.
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10-10-2011, 04:04 AM
got one that powers a Cisco E2000 router & also charges my phone via USB.
Running 24/7 for many months, barely warm.
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10-10-2011, 04:15 AM
hm, i suspect that i'm trying to suck 3.5A through a 2.5A power adapter.

who wants to speculate about the damage that might be causing the power adapter?
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10-10-2011, 01:25 PM
The voltage regulator (IC or power transistor) is taking a beating.
Its morale will not improve with continued beating.

If it is too hot to touch, it is running dangerously (risk of metldown/fire/electric shock).

Get a 5A rated adaptor--it will run warm, not hot.
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