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Hi you all. I've got an A60 tosh that has an apparent short in the power socket. When you attempt to insert the barrel plug about 1/3 of the way in the ac adapter goes off. I assume it flips the internal protective breaker. So whatdya think? It was fine then I was letting a couple look it over and the next thing I know, it's shut down and the battery's dead. BTW, thanks for having this forum. It has been very helpful already, and I'm glad to have found it.
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As described, the symptom — the adapter cutting out when the barrel plug is partially inserted — is most consistent with an intermittent DC-in connection or a protection circuit reacting to a short. That behavior can come from a faulty adapter, a damaged barrel plug, a broken jack, or a shorted component on the motherboard. The following steps focus on safe diagnosis and realistic repair options without repeating the DIY details already posted.

Start with safe, noninvasive checks: verify the adapter’s no-load DC voltage with a multimeter; check for continuity (low resistance) between the jack’s center and sleeve to detect a hard short; inspect the plug and jack visually for bent pins, debris, or melted plastic; perform a wiggle test while watching voltage to confirm intermittency; try a known-good compatible adapter if available. Always disconnect the battery or remove power before probing the internals, and do tests with the laptop powered down when possible.

If diagnostics point to the laptop jack rather than the adapter, identify how the jack is attached (directly soldered to the board vs. a cable/harness). Board-mounted failures commonly show cracked/lifted solder joints or torn PCB pads; harness-type jacks are easier to replace. suggested reattaching the connection; that is a valid repair approach but avoid makeshift heating tools and uncontrolled methods. Use proper tools (temperature‑controlled iron, flux, appropriate replacement parts) or a qualified repair service if fine soldering is required.

Safety notes and practical choices: repeated shorting stresses both adapter and battery and can permanently damage the battery. If parts are available, replacing the jack or DC harness is usually more reliable than repeated spot repairs. For parts lookup use the machine’s service/model number printed on the case so the correct A60 variant and DC-in part can be identified.

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Well folks, I'm just not fitting in here. Maybe my intro wasn't up to snuff, who knows. Maybe you're just to busy with whatever it is you do... Thanks for letting me in the door, I'll just be heading back out now. Adios.

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Hey you gotta renew the connection to the motherboard. I would sudjest taken some screws out of the area of the plug wedge it open and solder it. I used a hot butter nife to sneek in the side. The middle dot of solder will be the pin. Hold the power cord and adjust it into position when the solder is hot. But the proper way would take it all apart. I can give you the site:p just do it the red neck way

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thanks I know 'redneck way' [:~)
I'll try replacing the plug... let you know

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