Computer repairs

Kangaruchi · Post by **Kangaruchi** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:24 pm

Does anyone know a reputable computer hardware repairer who can think outside the box?
I have a Toshiba Portege which I had someone load Unix on when I finally got it back he had broken the power on/off switch.
Everyone I've asked so far say can't fix expecting me to buy a new one, hence I need some one creative if necessary.
Cheers

Flexxman · Post by **Flexxman** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:28 am

Sure they rather sell you a new laptop instead, but I am also afraid you were not specific enough.

Toshiba Portege is a range of laptops, if you know the exact model number then search iFixit or YouTube for a guide to replace the part and check eBay or Amazon for the power button board itself. Toshiba Computer Portege Parts and Accessories, use to find the part number: https://toshiba.encompass.com/modelbrowse/TOS/2/2

Other Toshiba models guides for example:

How to fix power button switch Toshiba C55 laptop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnB1uW1kriA
How to Fix Toshiba Laptop Power Button Not Working: https://www.laptop-parts.com/blog/How-t ... ot-Working
Toshiba Portege M400 Power Button Board A5A001803: https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Portege- ... B00A9VAESI
P000531770 Toshiba Portege R700 Power Switch Button: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=toshiba+porte ... ave&ia=web

daeum_tnaot · Post by **daeum_tnaot** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:57 am

Kangaruchi wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:24 pm Does anyone know a reputable computer hardware repairer who can think outside the box?
I have a Toshiba Portege which I had someone load Unix on when I finally got it back he had broken the power on/off switch.
Everyone I've asked so far say can't fix expecting me to buy a new one, hence I need some one creative if necessary.
Cheers

That is a strange story, I can't understand why they are unable to fix it for you.

On Kampuchea Krom Blvd, there are a large number of computer shops. Some of them have technicians in the back. There was one particular place I went that seemed to be like a hard core workshop, but can't remember exactly where on Kampuchea Krom. Anyway, if it can be fixed in Cambodia, I guess one of those places can do it.

Kangaruchi · Post by **Kangaruchi** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:30 pm

Flexxman wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:28 am Sure they rather sell you a new laptop instead, but I am also afraid you were not specific enough.

Toshiba Portege is a range of laptops, if you know the exact model number then search iFixit or YouTube for a guide to replace the part and check eBay or Amazon for the power button board itself. Toshiba Computer Portege Parts and Accessories, use to find the part number: https://toshiba.encompass.com/modelbrowse/TOS/2/2

Other Toshiba models guides for example:

How to fix power button switch Toshiba C55 laptop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnB1uW1kriA
How to Fix Toshiba Laptop Power Button Not Working: https://www.laptop-parts.com/blog/How-t ... ot-Working
Toshiba Portege M400 Power Button Board A5A001803: https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Portege- ... B00A9VAESI
P000531770 Toshiba Portege R700 Power Switch Button: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=toshiba+porte ... ave&ia=web

Thank you for the links.
I had the notebook physically with me at all the places so they knew exactly what it was and what was broken.
To explain further the button has fallen off and into the notebook