[ltp] AC adapter too hot?

[James Knott]

Manuel Carro wrote:
>     Dear ThinkPad-ers,
>     
>     I have a T40 with an IBM AC adapter (the one which comes with the
> unit, 16V - 4.5A).  I am using it without bluetooh / WiFi and with
> moderate disk usage (hence, say normal power consumption).  The AC
> adapter is getting terribly hot --- much more than any adapter I've
> seen.  The plugs are firmly in place.  I cannot hold it in my hands (I
> guess it should be, at least, 60C now -- around 140 Fahrenheit).  Is
> this normal?  Does this happen to any of you?


Mine gets warm, not hot.