Satellite Pro A60: AC Adaptor connector pin has snapped

The connector pin in the laptop portal hole has snapped off and is now inside the AC Adaptor cable head. Does anyone know if it is possible to get the laptop repaired? As an alternative is there any way that I can charge the battery away from the laptop, so that I can use the laptop as battery operated only?

Hi Lyn,
This is quite a common failure on this type of connector. The good news is that it is repairable, the bad news is that it usually involves the replacement of the main board which is not a cheap option.
You may be able to find a repairer who can just solder on a new power socket but when I had mine repaired last year I just got the usual 'sorry but we can't get the parts' reply from the repairers I approached.
I suggest you approach a Toshiba Authorised Service Partner and ask for a quote for the repair.
regards,

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