60W portable power adapter

i have a macbook. can't remember when i bought it. i'm thinking at least 5 years ago. i have the original 60W portable power adapter that it came with.
recently, i've noticed that the adapter gets really hot. sometimes i have the adapter plugged into the wall, but not always with the computer.
my 9 year old tells me this is not a problem. she says it's because i leave it plugged into the outlet and should remove it. but i also notice that it has been getting hot while hooked into the computer.
i'm assuming i need a new one.
if so, am i supposed to order the 60W MagSafe power adapter? the portion that plugs into the magnet on the computer looks a little different than my original.

You can find out when your MB was manufactured along with a slew of other information. Just jot down your serial number and visit this site: http://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php

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Linda.h wrote:
Hi,
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Hello goftosnr and welcome to Apple user discussions.
It will help if you can tell us more about your iBook. At
the top left of the screen select the apple and then from
the pull down menu select about this Mac. Select more
info and post back with processor speed and built in RAM,
the more info the better so please take time to post it all,
(copy&paste) except for the serial #. The Host doesn't
like that. Also from info please post which Mac OS you
are currently using. This will help other users that may have
a smilar question in the future.
If you can't power up your iBook post back and we will help
you find the serial# and can supply links to find out which
iBook model you have. It is possible that the G3 and G4
models use a 65W adapter now. The only 45W adapters (new)
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A

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outlet.It worked but wait,then I returned it to the surge protector and it also worked so now I am at a loss.Computer problem or
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"Where used:
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60w power adapter

hello,
i have the new 2010 macbook pro that uses the new (macbook air style) 60W magsafe power adapter. i also have a 1st gen macbook that uses a older style power adapter. and i usually have the adapters plugged in all the time one in my office and other in the living room. so i was wondering if its safe to use the old one with my new mac and vise-versa since they are booth 60w? please let me know

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60W portable power adapter

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