Toshiba M-5900 VCR tranny running hot.

[antdes45]

Is it normal for a Toshiba M-5900 VCR to have it's transformer running
really hot even when idling? In march I think, I've got it back from a
6 months lasting repair and I don't know if it is normal for it to be
hot like this.

 

[sofie]

antdes45:
If you are hoping for an intelligent reply you will need to measure the
temperature and post it.

 

[antdes45]

Yes, I always forget to bring my DMM.

I mean : It's hot, practically enough to burn your fingers. If you
leave it plugged enough time, all the cover turns really hot too. You
have to let it sit unplugged for 6 hours just to wait for it to become
warm.

I wonder if it's normal because I have an IKEA halogen that has the
switch after the transformer and it runs @ 45°C (outside the case).