I noticed that there's a black ring around the tip of my laptop charger. It seems like the black part has burnt off, likely due to overheating since my laptop's idle temperature is around 65°C and goes up to about 80°C when in use. After the original charger showed this issue, I bought a new one, but now I'm seeing the same problem. I'm worried about safety—should I keep using it, or is this a sign that something is wrong?
3 Answers
Honestly, you should definitely stop using that charger. If it's getting hot enough to burn or melt plastic, that's a serious issue. Continuing to use it could lead to bigger problems like electrical fires. It’s better to be safe than sorry—consider replacing it with a proper model before it causes damage.
No charger or laptop part should get that hot. If it's burning off, you likely have a serious issue on your hands. Either get it checked out by a tech professional or replace it immediately.
It's alarming that you aren't more concerned about the burning! I'd recommend tossing that charger right away. There shouldn't be any parts that heat up enough to burn off unless something is really wrong. Safety first!
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