Many have encountered problems with the power supply line; this doesn’t apply only for Toshiba users, but for any laptop user. One of the most common issues on Toshiba laptops is the power cord, especially when the user plugs it in not only in the best positions for the cord. There are two types of problems you can face when your laptop is plugged in and it’s still dead: the AC adapter or the power cord. If the laptop power adapter LED is not lit and the cord is firmly seated in both the transformer and the wall outlet, you most probably have issues with the AC adapter; this may be a problem that requires a new AC adapter because it’s very hard to troubleshoot it.
If the AC adapter’s LED is lid on and your laptop still isn’t getting power, then you have to wiggle the power cord in the laptop outlet; if you will see the power LED lid sometimes when you are doing this, it means the power cord is your problem. We will show you how to repair it so you don’t have to replace it.
When repairing the power cord on your Toshiba laptop, you should buy a new connector; this is not a part you can repair, at least not easily. You should look for one in store, but bring the old one with you so you can be sure of the compatibility. The inside and outside diameter have to be an exact match, so you might even want to bring the laptop along with you. This piece shouldn’t be expensive, so it’s not worth the cost of repairing.
The length of the cable running from the power adapter to the laptop is shielded coaxial (the inner conductor attached to the inner part of the barrel connector and the outer part serving as ground). Patiently remove the plastic covering of cable using a razor; it’s not the fastest procedure, but you avoid other trouble. You will see the inner (yellow) of the laptop power cord soldered to the center tab of the barrel connector, and the braid soldered to the outer tab. Work a little tape around one of the tabs (but not to much so you can get the shell on) to be sure they don’t touch and short out, because you can really damage your laptop by not doing this.
Once you have repaired it, the power cord end from your Toshiba laptop is more fragile than in first place, so you will have to face this procedure more often than with the original cable. From now one it’s simpler to replace it because the connection between the power cord and the end of it is not as strong. You can even carry a replacement end around with you, in case the problem comes at a bad time; you can travel with a spare replacement end because it doesn’t take much room and it may save you work sometimes.
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