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    Satellite Power not coming in

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by stevoman, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. stevoman

    stevoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a Toshiba Satellite A30 and recentlky the power from the AC adapter indicator light stopped glowing. So i checked the adapter by checking the voltage. it's 19.2Volts as rated.but when i plug it in it does not indicate.
    The laptop runs on battery though. now the batt. is dead & can't rechcarge it.

    Please help.
     
    stevoman, Jun 12, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The motherboard on the laptop has a problem...most likely needs to be replaced.
     
    Greg, Jun 12, 2008
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    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    it is the motherboard my dell had the same problem i even bought a new charger. you need to get a new motherboard or laptop
     
    jonhapimp, Jun 12, 2008
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  4. stevoman

    stevoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can't i isolate the problem on the motherboard. pls.

    Thanks for the response.
     
    stevoman, Jun 12, 2008
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    stevoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the responses you guys.

    But since it now no good (as you said) i wud lik to isolate the problem at least to know what went wrong, or why it happened.

    Can anyone help me on this? anyone brave enough to walk down that road?
     
    stevoman, Jun 13, 2008
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    trwrt Notebook Consultant

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    If you can get access to the jack that the power supply plugs into, you could see whether one of the solder joints holding it to the motherboard has broken. That is the usual point of failure if it is a mechanical problem.
     
    trwrt, Jun 13, 2008
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  7. Hster2

    Hster2 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Stevoman! :smile:

    For the benefit of others lets give it a try to see what blew! :smile:

    HSter2
     
    Hster2, Jun 16, 2008
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