My Swift Go 14 model: sfg 14-73 gets extremely hot while charging and in use

surya5566
surya5566 Member Posts: 1 New User
edited October 14 in Swift and Spin Series

I'm only browsing, but my laptop still heats up a lot. I don't need fast charging. Can I use any 65W PD charger instead of the one that came with the laptop? Will it provide the same performance? Also, will my laptop use AC power directly with the 65W charger?

laptop model : sfg 14-73

[Edited the thread to add model number to the title]

Answers

  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 12,911 Trailblazer

    I recommend this Acer 100-W USB-C charger with the Swift Go 14 (SFG14-73). The laptop supports USB-C charging with a 100-W charger: 100W ADAPTER KIT WITH POWER CORD (USB-C CONNECTOR) | Acer Store – US available at Amazon. I use this charger with my 2023 Swift X 14" laptop.

    Heat is normal when fast charging a depleted battery, for this reason keep the adapter/charger plugged in 24/7 and the battery fully charged, a l100-W USB-C charger will fast charge in 40 minutes from 5 to 100% when the laptop is turned off, when you play a large game online it may take several hours to charge to 100% and the battery may get hot.

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,005 Trailblazer
    edited October 14

    Your Swift Go SFG14-73 also came with a 100W USB-C charger from Acer like below, try those as really your Swift SFG14-73 should have been supplied with an oem 100W USB-C adapter for better charging. I've got a Swift X SFX14-51G that is a higher spec than yours and it came with a 100W USB-C adapter and it never ever overheats when its charging.

    Compatible for the Acer Swift SFG14-73/SFG14-73T adapters supplied by Acer for this laptop:

    If this answers your question and solved your query please "Click on Yes" or "Click on Like" if you find my answer useful👍

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 33,989 Trailblazer

    As can be seen in Steven's post, a 65W charger will work fine, but may not actually solve your symptoms. The system will pull the current it needs, up to the rated capacity of the charger. If you are pulling 65W out of your 100W charger, the heat dissipation will be the same. If you are pulling the full 100W then the 65W charger will generate less heat. The power needs are directly related to your usage, so heavy apps like gaming will want more power than light ones like single tabbed browsing.

    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.