I got similar issues with mine, It wont scan the adapter in the slightest degree, even once the battery is in OR out. No direct power about to the machine. Annoying very as I actually have shed countless code on there that i want to try and do my work properly. currently Im curst a laptop computer that wont activate, wont charge, wont scan the AC Adpt once its obstructed in with or while not battery...after some analysis on line it seems to Maine that immeasurable people have a similare issue with Toshiba laptops. NOT ok (IMO) Toshiba ought to be doing additional to stay their loyal customers happy