Re: Toshiba Satellite - Locks up when plugged in

TKS TREBO
that is my intention.Appreciate your input

Re: Toshiba Satellite - Locks up when plugged in

trebo
I am replacing the 900uf cap.
I saw earlier in this thread others with intention of rplacing same with 4 x 330.(or possibly 3 x 330 was suggested )
The RS supply suggested has opened up further possible combinations up to having availible a single 1000uf 4v cap(its quite small compared to the existing NEC/TONKIN).From memory there where in the 2.5 volt range some 470uf and 660uf.(I i can also obtain 330uf 2.5 volt from here in a pack of 5)
Having these choices curiosity kicked in and I was wondering...

Re: Toshiba Satellite - Locks up when plugged in

tks Notsosure
that was the lead I needed
was able to locate caps I needed in right quantities and actually opened up other possibilities.
Pls anyone correct me if I am misled.I need to replace a900uF 2.5 volt cap on this one and it seems to me that any combination of 2.5 volt caps adding to 900uF or slightly better will do the trick if of course they can be physically accomodated on the strips....
or..is it that 4 x 330uF is a better solution.( this what my intentions currently are but curiosity has the...

Re: Toshiba Satellite - Locks up when plugged in

I am so pleased to be here at last.I have been searching for solution this very problem on L300 for nearly 12 months.This forum really nails it.
Im new here ,from country Aussi. and quite excited to find a real solution that can be achieved at home as the age of laptop does not warrant local electronic xperts "Ill have to replace battery ,charger , motherboard etc etc....I could sell you another computer though. etc" I want the joy of doing it myself.
After reading this thread my excitement has been somewhat...