[Ham-Computers] Video Intermittent in Toshiba Tecra TE2100

[kd4e]

Well, I have definitely isolated the problem in
the Toshiba to the multi-pin connector.

When powered-up rocking the connector a little --
even though it is properly seated -- causes the
intermittent.

So, it is:

1.  Dirty contacts (I tried contact cleaner, no joy.)

2.  A problem with a pin inside the connector.

3.  A problem with the connector on the board.

I was hoping it was "A" because "B" is a bunch of
tiny wires and pins, and "C" means a major disassembly!

Adventures ...


> I am chasing a video intermittent in our daughter's
> Toshiba Tecra TE2100.
> 
> When I opened it up I discovered that a main connector
> just above the ESC key was loose.  I re-seated that
> and the laptop worked briefly then the video started
> to pop on and off.
> 
> Is this a known problem?
> 
> Is there a wire or something that is commonly weak
> and breaks or works loose or might it be something a
> little more serious?
> 

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