My Toshiba DVR35 (recordable DVD + VHS) has sudenly died.
I had to turn my mains off earlier for a short while; when it was turned back on, everything was fine apart from the DVD recorder.
I've changed the fuse in the plug, tried it in a different socket, but it won't even come on to standby. Totally dead.
Anyone any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

Probably the startup components in the PSU?. Switch mode power supplies need power to run, and provide that power themselves - which is rather a 'chicken and egg' situation. So they have startup components, usually a capacitor or a resistor that gives the PSU a 'kick' to get it going from cold.

Once it's running those components have no effect on it's operation, so it's fairly common that they fail and you don't notice - until you unplug the unit, and it fails to start when you plug it back in.

Thanks for that.
So does that mean it's permanently dead or can I get replacement bits?

I've just checked on Toshiba's website, there's a technical bulletin for being dead:


I've downloaded the service manual as well, if you PM me your email address I can send it you?.

Just a quick update, I've been studying the manual, startup components would be C1S09, and R1S05, R1S07, R1S08.

I would also suggest any of the capacitors on the output of the supply, particularly if it makes a tick or two and trys to start then gives up.

Thanks for the advice. I've taken it into my local TV repair shop for them to sort out.

Nigel,

You were absolutely correct. Got it back from the village shop in under 24 hours, £35 all fixed.

Thanks

Can't grumble at that, fast service and a decent price!.