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Many people have discovered an issue with the power adapters on the ASUS netbooks. I’m not sure how many models have this problem, but if you have the power adapter plugged into the wall, and you unplug the other end from the computer, it apparently causes the power adapter to overheat, sometimes almost instantly, and to engage a thermal shutoff. I’ve experienced this myself a few times, but have now learned not to unplug from the computer until after I’ve unplugged from the wall. Some users have reported that after it happens, they place the adapter in the freezer for twenty minutes and it resets and works again. I’ve not resorted to that, but I simply wait a few hours, and it resets.
It’s an annoying problem, but at least you can work around it. Hope this helps.
David is an IT professional with over 26 years of experience (he started his career as a teenager). He has programmed in more languages and on more types of computers (and similar devices) than he can remember, including TRS-80 Model I Level 2, Commodore Vic-20 and C-64, C-128, Industrial Process Controllers, CP/M machines, and Intel 80x86+ architectures. He currently uses Microsoft .NET Framework tools and SQL Server.
When he's not geeking out, he studies the Martial Art, Aikido; engages in community volunteer work; writes fiction (as well as non-fiction blogs); and does home rennovation work.
He lives in Charlotte NC, USA. 