I've got a gaming laptop that I primarily use for 3D modeling and gaming. It's served me well for about three years, but lately, I've been running into issues with the charger. It randomly disconnects even when it's plugged in, and I've noticed that the charger tip gets really hot during intensive tasks, like rendering a large Blender scene. When the laptop is in sleep mode while charging, or when I'm just browsing the web, the charger tip stays cool and doesn't disconnect. I'm not super knowledgeable about hardware, so I'm looking for some help diagnosing the problem.
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When you're running demanding programs, your laptop draws more current, which makes the charger tip hotter since all that energy passes through it. It’s pretty normal for it to heat up under stress, but the disconnection might be another issue altogether.
You should check if the charger itself is producing heat or if it’s just the laptop getting warm and affecting the charger. Either way, it might be a good idea to look into a replacement if it’s disconnecting frequently.
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