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Overheating of ReadyNas RN104 power adapter
Hi, I have been using ReadyNAS 104 for more than 4 years now. Of late, the power adapter gets over hot and the unit shuts down automatically. If switched on after a while, it works perfectly, but...
Hi rajamani_v, you wrote "Will replacing the power adapter help?". If your current one is broken, the new one will most probably help.
However, your more interesting question is "Interested in knowing what causes this and how to avoid it.".
Let me list some "dont"s and you could check, whether some of them might apply to your situation.
(1) Do not expose the power adapter to direct sunlight.
(2) Do not keep it close to other objects emitting heat in general
(3) Especially, Do not keep it within a hot airstream exhausted by another device too close to the power adapter
(3) Do not for what reason ever cover it with something.
Let me also mention some "do"s and you can try whether there is something, which helps:
(1) Put it on a tin box to let that act as some kind of heat pipe
(2) Put it in a way maximizing airflow around it, eg put it on two pens in a way that fresh air can not only flow over but also under it.
Happy testing and kind regards
Retired_Member - No, none of the first four points are applicable, as I am having it in a well ventilated area without any exposure to direct sunlight.
Will try the last two points (do's) and check if that helps.
Cheers!
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