Toshiba Satellite A75-S209 DC Issue

[mewi]

So, the problem started when my dad told me various recharge lights would not come one. Low and behold after opening it up I noticed the Power Pin within the DC housing was not there, in fact it dropped directly into my hand while I was opening it... So after a great deal of experimentation in trying to fix it... I have given up, if I jiggle it for a little while the lights will come on for a second... Please look at diagram for what I believe is accurate~

The connector just behind the housing... is that a ground? my limited knowledge on, on-board circuitry prevents me from repairing this myself.

 

[Tedster]

if you can visually seek the break, then you know where it should connect in order to repair it. You need not know the polarity. But I don't recommend repairing this yourself unless you are good with a soldering iron. Take it to a shop.

 

[kimsland]

Actually I don't think it's ground, but unsure, maybe a link to a magnified photo would help

I'm going to contact member lamo, who loves this cicuitry area, and is certainly an expert in it. I'm unsure when or if he'll reply, so possibly just be patient

Oh Tedster replied too.

 

[mewi]

if you can visually seek the break, then you know where it should connect in order to repair it. You need not know the polarity. But I don't recommend repairing this yourself unless you are good with a soldering iron. Take it to a shop.

I found a site that seems to have experience with this particular laptop. Is this an easily fixable issue that most tech companies can handle? Or will I need a specialist? ;o

http://www.powerjackrepair.org/toshibasatellitea75-s209.html

 

[kimsland]

I like this guide link for dissasembly of Toshiba laptops: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/

I have PMd lamo, asking for help here, I'm sure he won't be able to resist but to reply (when he's next on) Well I hope so anyway

 

[Tmagic650]

That center pin is the positive connector. The adapter housing mounts and the DC ground are the same. The break in the center pin is common and easily fixable by someone who can repair laptops and handle a soldering iron

 

[mewi]

Thanks for the responses everyone, I am certain I could of repaired it, had I the appropriate tools. I do have a solder ironer? but it was meant for glass cutting and clearly the solder that I do have is not meant for circuitry ( as it sticks to nothing lol )

I'll try to see if I can find a local area to get this laptop repaired ( vermont ) if you know any good places in Vermont please tell me =3

I like this guide link for dissasembly of Toshiba laptops: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/

That's a pretty nice guide, ha! Fortunately I have had experience with opening the laptop in question ( had to clean it due to dust causing an overheating issue ) Could of saved me 30 minutes trying to figure out how to get the keyboard out. Darn Security Strip >.>

 

[Tmagic650]

There are many good laptop repair companies out there... Local repair is not necessary. Go to FedEx and purchase a Laptop mailer box from them for $10, and insure it for replacement value.

Here is just one such company:
http://www.pelltechnology.com/

 

[lamo]

soldering of the positive pin is useless in this case. order a new dc-connector from, for instance:
http://www.laptopsockets.co.uk/dc-jack-new/dc7b.htm

or google other sites, which provides new laptop dc-jacks.