Toshiba Laptop Charger Help

[fazersharp]

 I am in need of a replacement charger for a toshiba satellite C660d-1c7, its defiantly the charger - well actually the cable from constant bending has split and is shorting.
My problem is trying to find a reputable supplier - looked on amazon and they seem to be fake/dodgy and blow up, found a couple of UK laptop R us type places but when looking into them further they all seem like knock -offs.

So I need to tap into the focer font of knowledge of a trustworthy place to get a replacement charger please 

[Fazerider]

Amazon is a minefield... lots of totally convincing pictures of OEM supplies, only to find the item is a fake death trap.
The daft thing is, there's no reason for a decent one to cost much... they're made in their millions.
Whatever you choose, check the CE mark- if the two letters are next to each other, rather than as if they're made from two circles spaced to touch, then it's nothing to do with European standards.

[darrsi]

http://www.onlinelaptopbatteries.co.uk/index.aspx?pageid=1222107&prodid=15421892&gs=1&gclid=CLPG95G0scwCFbEy0wodc0UJ2Q

[fazersharp]

http://www.onlinelaptopbatteries.co.uk/index.aspx?pageid=1222107&prodid=15421892&gs=1&gclid=CLPG95G0scwCFbEy0wodc0UJ2Q

Thanks both for the help
Have you have experience dealing with the above company

[HarryHornby]

what's the volts, amps etc of the one you've got.  I might be able to find a "spare" one at work.

[darrsi]

http://www.onlinelaptopbatteries.co.uk/index.aspx?pageid=1222107&prodid=15421892&gs=1&gclid=CLPG95G0scwCFbEy0wodc0UJ2Q

Thanks both for the help
Have you have experience dealing with the above company

Name rings a bell, think I bought a battery off them years ago.
Think you need to be a little more trusting fella, not everyone's out to get you. 

[fazersharp]

what's the volts, amps etc of the one you've got.  I might be able to find a "spare" one at work.

It says
output 19v 2.37A
 and has a 2 pin figure of eight input on the mains side but the plug to unit figure of eight part is ok
to laptop is a 5.5 x 12mm barrel to take a 2.5pin

[mickvp]

I've bought a few off eBay before. Tend not to last as long as the OEM ones but for the price I don't mind. As long as you get one with the correct pin size and rating your laughing.

[fazersharp]

http://www.onlinelaptopbatteries.co.uk/index.aspx?pageid=1222107&prodid=15421892&gs=1&gclid=CLPG95G0scwCFbEy0wodc0UJ2Q

Thanks both for the help
Have you have experience dealing with the above company

Name rings a bell, think I bought a battery off them years ago.
Think you need to be a little more trusting fella, not everyone's out to get you. 

The reason for my caution is that its my daughters laptop and she quite often leaves it on with the charger plugged in and I don't trust dodgy ones not to burn down the left wing of Sharp hall ( I keep my bike in that part of the estate )

[HarryHornby]

How's this Mr Sharp?

[fazersharp]

How's this Mr Sharp?

BY ALL THE GODS ! ------- Thats the one
What now

[HarryHornby]

PM me your address, I'll send it to you.  Enough people have helped me out on here before, time for a bit of Focer payback! 

[unfazed]

Why noy buy the plug in the likes of Maplin or some other electronics shop and repair it?

[fazersharp]

Why noy buy the plug in the likes of Maplin or some other electronics shop and repair it?

Its un repariable as the cable has split right next to the barrel plug from constantly being bent at a too sharp angle. And its an inner insulated core with the other wire wrapped around it, a bit like a coax cable bothe inner and outer insulation is split
 

[fazersharp]

Here it is

[fazersharp]

PM me your address, I'll send it to you.  Enough people have helped me out on here before, time for a bit of Focer payback! 

Wow !!
message sent

[unfazed]

Here it is

Not a problem, I have repaired plenty of them like that. The plug you buy and be opened. Cut off the old plug strip back sheath and connect the inner covered cable to centre section of the plug and the outer wire to the outer side of the plug. I usually put some shrink wrap over the connections in the plug to ensure they do not touch and screw the cover back on. Costs less than a fiver

[fazersharp]

Here it is

Not a problem, I have repaired plenty of them like that. The plug you buy and be opened. Cut off the old plug strip back sheath and connect the inner covered cable to centre section of the plug and the outer wire to the outer side of the plug. I usually put some shrink wrap over the connections in the plug to ensure they do not touch and screw the cover back on. Costs less than a fiver

Oh didnt know you could get replacements - is there any soldering involved

Anyway the fantastic fellow that is HarryHornby is supplying me with a replacement 

[fazersharp]

You mean like this
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-21mm-screw-terminal-dc-power-plug-n81kt

[unfazed]

Yep, some you screw on like that, but that is not available in all types.

Some you solder ,some you can crimp and/or solder.

I usually use the soldered ones

But all I use shrink wrap on all.

Depending on the user, I might fill it with silicone once tested.

[fazersharp]

Might give it a go now that I will have a proper replacement
This says 2.5mm http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-25mm-screw-terminal-dc-power-plug-n82kt
but is that the pin hole size

But which cable gos to which terminal
And it says 12v 2A yet the original one is 19v and 45A 

[unfazed]

They are a very large number of different shapes and sizes, you would really want to take the old one with you to where ever you go to compare.

Yes that is usually the inner size, but that may not be the physical size you need.

[fazersharp]

On balance I don't think I would attempt it actually

[darrsi]

Most stuff is repairable if you have the know how and right tools and parts.
I remember years ago i lobbed my phone charger in the bin at work which to me was properly knackered.
Anyway, i literally went on my lunch break then popped up to see my electronics technician afterwards and he was charging his phone with it.
He'd spotted it in the bin, fixed it in minutes then taken claim to it.
Bit cheeky, but now i know their full capabilities i occasionaly use their skills to help me out with the bike as well, which is extremely handy.

[crickleymal]

Might give it a go now that I will have a proper replacement
This says 2.5mm http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-25mm-screw-terminal-dc-power-plug-n82kt
but is that the pin hole size

But which cable gos to which terminal
And it says 12v 2A yet the original one is 19v and 45A 

The power supply is 19V 2.3A I think you said. The replacement plug will easily have much better insulation than 12V and the difference in current is slight.

The way to find out which cable goes where is to use a multimeter set to ohms or continuity and then test between the exposed conductor and the various plug terminals till you find one that conducts.