Common causes of a charger smoking include:
- Use of counterfeit or uncertified chargers or cables: Non-genuine or uncertified cables and chargers can have poor quality components that overheat and cause the charger to smoke unexpectedly.
- Electrical faults or serious internal damage: Smoking from a charger or charging port can indicate serious electrical problems such as short circuits or damaged components inside the charger or device, which pose safety hazards.
- Incorrect voltage or power supply issues: Using chargers or extension cords with the wrong voltage or power rating can cause overheating and smoke. Damaged or burnt-out cords and transformers inside the charger are also common culprits for smoke.
- Overcharging or excessive current: In chargers for car batteries, for example, setting a charger on a high charge rate for too long can cause overheating and release of smoke or gases from the battery or charger.
In summary, smoking from a charger commonly results from damaged parts, incorrect or uncertified accessories, electrical faults inside the charger or device, or improper charging settings that cause overheating. When a charger smokes, it should be unplugged immediately and replaced or repaired by a professional to avoid fire hazards or damage.
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