Re: compaq cq40 light blinks no display.

hi all ,
CQ40 ( with AMD Turion64) have a well known " series " of faults.
first the LCD gose dark with no display at all without any blinking on
the CAPS LOCK KEY ( some times with ), solution is replacing the LCD panel.
then same will happens again after some time ( 3 to 8 months in most cases),
this time a reflow of the GPU will fix that.
then keep reflowing as needed ( max 3-4 times ) then reball.
finaly : sell all the parts u can, keep the mainboard for spare parts ( caps, mos, seristors...

Re: Toshiba Satellite - Locks up when plugged in



hi , yep u r in the wrong area , the TOKEN/NEC is located in
the other side of the mobo , directly UNDER the processor ,
check that area and upload some photos .
your laptop is AMD , that have more known issue
regarding heat desipation , you may need to address....

Re: Toshiba Satellite - Locks up when plugged in

Hi to all grate people sharing knowledge in this form ,
I faced same symptoms many times ,recently 4 months ago , solved with
same method .
Remember 1 case 4X330 caps used but the other one 6x150.
Pictures and details soon ( when decent internet connection available )

to : xpert71
How exactly you did a reflow to the Token / NEC ???
Isn't there a plastic cover that will melt, also isn't the heat will damaged the cap itself?