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Toshiba Satellite P200 1D0 Problem

MDOGG -  
 arsene ponceau -
Hello, I have a Toshiba Satellite P200 1D0 that hasn't turned on for a while. When I plug in the charger, the indicator light doesn't turn on, the battery doesn't charge; basically, it shows no signs of life even though I haven't done anything special with it.
Please help me, thank you in advance.

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    Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
     
    Does the charger deliver a voltage? Test with a voltmeter. Be careful of the risk of electric shock when using the test probes.

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    Because the manuals don't say everything...
    But not nothing either, right!
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  2. MDOGG
     
    Yes, I've already tried, the charger delivers a voltage of 19V in alternating current. Yesterday, I noticed that when I connect the tester to the positive terminal of the main power source of the motherboard and to the negative terminal of the charge LED, the latter lights up and the tester beeps. If it's too complicated, let me know and I'll explain things more clearly. Thank you anyway for your response.
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  3. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
     
    "The charger delivers a voltage of 19V in AC."

    AC? It is supposed to deliver DC...

    "If it's too complicated, let me know and I'll explain the matter more clearly."

    Usually, it's me who says that... but thank you for worrying about it! ;) So far, so good... :) (with my DUT G.E.I.I., I should manage!)

    "When I connect the tester to the positive terminal of the main power source of the motherboard and to the negative terminal of the charge LED, the latter lights up and the tester beeps."

    This tester in question, is it a multimeter?
    Calibrated to "continuity test," I presume?
    In this mode, the multimeter delivers a (rather weak) signal, and 'detects' if the signal returns... if it returns, there is continuity, and it beeps to indicate that.
    The signal is strong enough to power the small LED of the motherboard.

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    Because the manuals don't say everything... But not nothing either, huh!
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    1. arsene ponceau
       
      Remove the battery.
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  4. MDOGG
     
    Yes, it is indeed alternative because the casing says it is supposed to deliver alternative current. Yes, it is indeed a multimeter set to continuity test.
    Since apparently you are a pro ;) , can you tell me if it is normal that when I connect my tester to the positive terminal of the motherboard's main power source and to each terminal of the laptop's battery one after the other, I always find 19v? Normally I should have at least one terminal of the battery showing 0v since at some point I should have one + terminal and one - terminal at the battery level?!?
    I think the circuit is open somewhere, but how can I find out where???
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  6. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
     
    "Yes, it is indeed alternative since it is written on the case that it is supposed to deliver alternative."

    Oh?!? That's the first time I've seen that!
    So the laptop would contain the transformer and the rectifier and regulation stage?!?

    "Since apparently you are a pro"

    For the PC, not a pro, but a passionate enthusiast.

    "Can you tell me if it's normal that when I connect my tester to the positive terminal of the main power source of the motherboard and to each terminal of the laptop battery"

    Honestly, I see where you connect the test probes (but please, don't call the device a TESTER, it MEASURES, it doesn't 'test'... and depending on the mode chosen, it has a different name... voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter...), but that implies that you have opened the PC, right!?

    And on the battery, there are about ten pins (I don't know how they are interconnected, though...)

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    Because the manuals don’t mention everything... but not nothing either, right!
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  7. MDOGG
     
    If you want, I can take the most detailed picture of the circuit possible and send it to you by email so you can help me better?
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    1. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      Do not send the photo by email, but upload it to any photo sharing site (for example, https://imageshack.com/).

      Then send (post) the link to this photo here, in this forum.
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  8. dilan
     
    I have exactly the same PC and I have exactly the same problem. I went out of my house and when I returned, the PC was off, and since then there has been no sign of life; even when the battery is connected, the light doesn't turn on.
    What do you think is the problem? Is the motherboard dead? Please help me and let me know your ideas.
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    1. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      Motherboard or power supply.
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    2. dilan
       
      IS IT WORTH GETTING IT REPAIRED OR NOT?
      WHAT EXACTLY IS A POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT?
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    3. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      Power circuit = power cord + transformer and its cable + power connector link (on the edge of the PC) to battery + battery + link from battery to motherboard.

      Without knowing your needs, budget, or the personal information contained in the PC, I cannot say whether it is worth repairing or not.
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    4. dilan
       
      I would like to have it repaired, but no computer shop wants to take apart my PC. They tell me that only a shop in Paris will disassemble it to see what's wrong. Otherwise, my budget would be €250 if it can be made operable again.
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