How about removing the 3-pronged "extender" cord, and plugging in the 2-prong small connector that lets you plug the supply directly to the wall. That way, nothing can sit on it, and it will be exposed on all sides to the air. Michael On Apr 23, 2005, at 9:59 AM, John Lyon wrote: > I've found my iBook G4's power supply gets very hot when charging - > particularly if it's laying on something that helps trap the heat > (like a > comforter, or the carpet.) I've started placing it on something that > will > help dissipate the heat better than textiles.