Toshiba Satellite A-200

[rhiw2001]

Hi

My Satallite A-200-1HU will not start... The DC-IN symbol flashes contstantly when i put the power cable in....

Can anybody tell me what is likely to be wrong?? - I have read somewhere that something may be fried??

Please let me know if you need more info.

Thanks

Rhys (rhiw2001@hotmail.co.uk)

 

[Ultiweap]

It may be a problem with the battery which may be wrongly place or fried as you say. Remove it and check it.

 

[rhiw2001]

How do i check if the battery is ok??

It was flashing before ... then i unplugged my laptop and restarted it and worked off the battery! Got a new power cable as i thought that was the problem but it wont start or do anything now!!

Thanks

Rhys

 

[strategic]

With that laptop, you can remove the battery and run it from the power supply alone.
I've seen/dealt with this problem before and your DC jack has come loose
from the motherboard-a connection or 2 may have disconnected from plugging/unplugging the power supply. Be very careful because 1 wrong move with the jack can fry your computer.

 

[rhiw2001]

Hey

That at least sounds positive... I have just handed over my laptop to my friend who works in PC World and he suggested the same...

Thanks for your reply i will let him know!

Thanks

Rhys

 

[strategic]

Thanks!
I hope you let us know just the same.

 

[rhiw2001]

Hi

My mate has returned the laptop and he says that the guys in work think the motherboard is fried!! ?? AHhh..

Not sure what to do now!! Do i open it up and have a look or claim?

Your advice would be appriciated

Rhys