text: power lead from eletric socket going into pc hot any ideas what could be thanks?   following may be the reason  1. check the rating of the plug and socket. does they match?    if the rating of socket is less than plug then replace socket.  2. the plug maybe loosely fitting into the socket...match the plug with socket.  3. wires are loose in the socket / plug. open it and tighten the screw.  4. wires may be damaged due to excessive current. replace the wires.