15" MacBook Pro Power Adapter gets very hot.

I have a 15" MacBook Pro that I am using the older charger with the adapter from Apple.  The adapter is getting to a measured 137.9 degrees, a.k.a. HOT.  Anybody have any thoughts on this?

A lot of people report this. Try turning the connector 180 degrees and cleaning the terminals. Apparently that helps in most cases

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