Re: Toshiba AC adapter

All of the Toshiba laptops that use 15 volts will work from just about any Toshiba 15-volt adapter. I've run a 1415-S173 (the same computer as your 1410 but with a different software bundle) from 2.7 amp adapters (the adapter MAY overheat and shut down, but for short periods, or if the actual load is low (you are not charging batteries, burning CDs or powering anything external) you can get away with it. I've run that same model for long periods of time (days) with 4 amp adapters. You are focusing too much on the wrong thing (the overall power rating). With the laptop turned off and no battery installed, anything that can supply 15 volts at even a quarter amp should cause the power LED to come on.

You have a problem either on the motherboard or on the power connector (on most Toshiba models this is on the motherboard, but on quite a few it's a separate part, attached to the case and connected to the motherboard with a 2-wire cable/plug). Before you give up on this, I would want to have the unit opened up and have someone look at the power connections. This could very easily be a 20-minute repair not requiring any parts at all, just a touch with a soldering iron.

[Try applying sideways pressure to the connector in all different directions to see if you can get the power light to come on. Do this with the computer off, you are just looking for a green power light.]

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Anne wrote:

My son's Toshiba Satellite 1410-173 stopped working with its AC adapter. He said it would work on battery power, but not AC. Of course he ran down the battery, so I couldn't verify this when he brought me the laptop. This has a power adapter of 15 volts 5 amps. If I remember correctly, that would be 75 watts.

I tried to use a Targus with tip #6, but no indicator lights lit up. The Targus package said up 80 watts, but the adapter itself said up to 65 watts. Which is more likely:

1. The Targus wasn't powerful enough and I should get more wattage.
2. The power connector on the mother board is dead and I should start shopping for a new laptop.

After reading some of the comments in this newsgroup, I sadly think #2 is more likely.

Thanks,
Anne


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