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While charging why the apple battery and charging pin getting hot

While charging my Mac, the charger as well as the magnetic pin connected to Mac get hot. What does it mean?


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Dec 4, 2022 6:16 AM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2022 7:52 AM

If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working - Apple Support contains the following passage:


Check the power port for debris


Make sure that the power port (where you plug in the MagSafe connector) is clean and free of debris. 


An earlier version of that same document has a passage emphasizing the need for periodic cleaning along with some excellent illustrations. Any debris, including nearly invisible amounts of dust, will impede electrical conductivity resulting in the connection point becoming warm. That in turn places more demands on the power adapter so it also becomes warmer than usual.


Cleaning it is as simple as using a soft bristle brush, such as an old toothbrush. Don't use any solvents or cleaning products. Just brush it once in a while.


The next sentence regarding metal contaminants ought to be obvious on its face.

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Dec 5, 2022 7:52 AM in response to kashinathpp

If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working - Apple Support contains the following passage:


Check the power port for debris


Make sure that the power port (where you plug in the MagSafe connector) is clean and free of debris. 


An earlier version of that same document has a passage emphasizing the need for periodic cleaning along with some excellent illustrations. Any debris, including nearly invisible amounts of dust, will impede electrical conductivity resulting in the connection point becoming warm. That in turn places more demands on the power adapter so it also becomes warmer than usual.


Cleaning it is as simple as using a soft bristle brush, such as an old toothbrush. Don't use any solvents or cleaning products. Just brush it once in a while.


The next sentence regarding metal contaminants ought to be obvious on its face.

While charging why the apple battery and charging pin getting hot

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