Is it safe to use a laptop charger that gets very hot?
A charger that gets very hot, or a cable that's cut or burnt, can damage the laptop or start a fire.
Treat this as urgent. Stop using it the way it is and get it to a technician as soon as you can.
Does this sound like yours?
- The charger gets very hot, or its cable is damaged
What usually causes it
- Charger failing inside
- Damaged cable near the plug or the laptop end
- Wrong or fake replacement charger
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Unplug it and let it cool down
- Look for cuts, burnt marks or loose tape on the cable
Please don't
- Don't tape up a burnt or exposed cable and keep using it
- Don't use a charger with a different voltage or wattage from the original
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
We sell genuine chargers for most laptops. WhatsApp us a photo of the label on your old charger. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Questions people ask
Is it safe to use a laptop charger that gets very hot?
A charger that gets very hot, or a cable that's cut or burnt, can damage the laptop or start a fire. The most common causes are: charger failing inside; damaged cable near the plug or the laptop end; wrong or fake replacement charger.
What can I safely check myself?
Unplug it and let it cool down. Look for cuts, burnt marks or loose tape on the cable.
What should I avoid doing?
Don't tape up a burnt or exposed cable and keep using it. Don't use a charger with a different voltage or wattage from the original.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
