I think I killed it (65w adapter woes)

With 3 Lenovo laptops with us out in Cape Cod right now (T60, T61p, T61) we have an array of AC adapters around the place for charging. One turned out to be my bedroom desk adapter that was strung across a cloth chair covered in about 1 foot of clothes

Well just a few minutes ago I decided to check on it, and the adapter was scorching hot!. Now not only was it powering a laptop that normally makes the 90w adapter warm, it was covered by a stack of clothes heating up over the entire day. The plastic smells burnt, and the seat smells slightly "off". As of right now the adapter still works, but at that temp I dont think it will be with me much longer!

May my Lenovo 65w power adapter go on to live in a better place when it finally decides to kick the bucket. You were my friend little buddy :cry:

 

My Lenovo 65W power adapter that came with my X61s made a high pitched noise. IBM sent me a new 90W power adapter and the noise has stopped. I liked the 65W's portable size but recharging it takes forever.

 

Mine has been great for this past year, and survived through some very high last summer. No burning plastic smell though.

 

i'm pretty sure it'll keep going, the plastic burning could possibly have been from the clothes? zippers? logos? buttons?

 

I actually think it might have been the AC cord burning. Time will tell though, it is still charging my T60 as I type.

 

You sure you still want to take the chance of using your AC adapter after you smelled burning? I mean, if there was any burning, then it's guaranteed that something is wrong with your AC adapter and you could end up with drastic consequences if you keep using it. I'd just swallow the $$$ and play it safe. These transformers aren't things that you can just try to keep using until they die- the seemingly slightest problem with them could be a real flaw that could cause irreparable damage to your laptop but also even start a fire.

 

You lucky you didn't burn down the house.

 

I think my grandmother would be pissed if I managed that

 

i bet you would try to run back into a burning house to grab your laptop I know i would be tempted to lol.

 

Speaking of which, its now dangling through the stone fireplace, so it if wants to burst into flames it is more than welcome

Oh and I sure as hell would run back in for my T60 at least. Hardware can be replaced, pictures cant.