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Montana Moe · 08-12-2009, 02:31 PM

Could not find another relevant thread, so here goes...

I have a Gateway M-6337, I'm on my third AC adapter in 1 1/2 years. When I plug in the power supply to recharge the laptop the connection into the computer gets scalding hot. It actually melts the glue that holds the metal connector into the plastic cord.

At first I thought perhaps my kids had stuck something into the power supply receptacle, but could find nothing. I then thought perhaps the replacement AC adapters I purchased were just cheap, but now I've relegated myself to thinking there is something wrong inside my laptop.

Could this be caused by a short? It doesn't get that hot when fully charged and plugged in, only in the act of charging.

Any help would be appreciated!

08-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#1
Montana Moe First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Exp:	My Laptop Eats AC Adapters... Could not find another relevant thread, so here goes... I have a Gateway M-6337, I'm on my third AC adapter in 1 1/2 years. When I plug in the power supply to recharge the laptop the connection into the computer gets scalding hot. It actually melts the glue that holds the metal connector into the plastic cord. At first I thought perhaps my kids had stuck something into the power supply receptacle, but could find nothing. I then thought perhaps the replacement AC adapters I purchased were just cheap, but now I've relegated myself to thinking there is something wrong inside my laptop. Could this be caused by a short? It doesn't get that hot when fully charged and plugged in, only in the act of charging. Any help would be appreciated!