Vestel Overheating / Poor Thermal Dissipation

Charger enclosure becomes unusually hot to the touch during or after a charging session.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Blocked ventilation around Vestel unit, Undersized supply cable causing heating, Loose terminals causing localized heating, Failing cooling fan or clogged heatsink

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Overheating can lead to fire. Isolate power and allow the unit to cool before opening.

  • 1. Check installation clearances: Ensure the charger has the minimum clearance specified by Vestel on all sides and is not enclosed in a small cabinet without ventilation.
  • 2. Inspect cable and terminals: With power off, check for discoloration or melting at the supply terminals and Type 2 socket. Tighten any loose connections.
  • 3. Verify cable size: Confirm that the supply cable cross-section matches the charger’s rated current and installation length. Upgrade if undersized.
  • 4. Clean cooling path: Remove dust from heatsinks and fans. Replace any non-functioning fan.
  • 5. Reduce current setting: Temporarily lower the maximum charging current in the configuration to reduce thermal load until a permanent fix is implemented.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cooling Fan Assembly
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