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I have my Toshiba satellite c660-2d8 just
switch off when am busy play some music and
won't turn on even the power lights just switch
off even when i connect the charger and am
just get frustrated I don't nw what to do
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As reported by , the C660-2d8 powered off while playing music and now shows no sign of life. ’s point about overheating/dust is a common cause, but several other, easy-to-check faults often produce the same “dead” symptom. The list below prioritizes low-risk checks and what the likely causes mean for repair cost/time.

Check the external power first: confirm the adapter’s label (voltage/current) and verify output with a multimeter or a known-good compatible adapter. Look for an LED on the adapter or any heat/burn smell. While plugged in, gently wiggle the barrel connector—intermittent LEDs or fan flicker strongly suggests a failing adapter or a loose/broken DC jack solder joint on the laptop board.

If the adapter is producing correct voltage, do a visual and basic-component check before deep disassembly. Remove easy-access covers to reseat memory modules and check for swollen or leaking electrolytic capacitors near the power area (bulging tops, brown residue). Try a minimal-boot configuration (no optical drive/HDD) to see whether any POST indicator (beep, LED) appears—this narrows the fault to power circuitry versus other subsystems. Use anti-static precautions and avoid opening the case if the machine is under warranty.

When there’s truly no LED, fan spin, or response despite a good adapter, the fault is usually at the DC-in jack, an internal polyfuse, or a motherboard power stage component (MOSFET/voltage regulator). Those require board-level diagnosis and soldering. Balance repair cost against laptop value: DC-jack or fuse fixes can be inexpensive, but full board replacement often isn’t. If professional service is chosen, request a diagnostic quote first and note any warranty/repair-history before authorizing work.

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It seems that your laptop is overheating due to a massive build up of dust clogging the air intake fan, with the possibility that you may also have fan failure. Have look underneath the laptop, do you see a dust build up around the air intake?
Leave the laptop off for a while, then try starting it. If it starts, can you feel any air coming out the exhaust outlets or hear a fan spinning?
Unforunately, to completely clean the dust out involves almost disassembling the entire laptop. See if you can obtain a manual for your laptop. That should show you what needs to be disassembled. From there you can decide whether this is an issue you wish to rectify yourself.
If it seems too overwhelming, I'd recommend having the laptop serviced by a reputable computer repairer.

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there is no other way to turn it on

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To clarify things, are you saying that the laptop was running fine, then it just completely turned off with no error message and since then the laptop will not turn on?

Try removing the battery and disconnecting the power adapter. Then hold the power button down for 30 seconds.
Put the battery back in, connect the power adapter and try starting it.

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