Parts for 286 — AST Research
We found 42 parts confirmed to fit the AST Research 286.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52228016 | 286 DRV-TOSHIBA 1.2M 5.25" | This model only | — · Amazon |
| 80240501 | 286/2X/4X MANUAL TECH REF | This model only | — · Amazon |
| 91210120 | 286/4 MANUAL USER | This model only | — · Amazon |
| 52231107 | Adapter Cable | This model only | $12.00 · Amazon |
| 78310908 | BRACKET-BATT | This model only | $68.24 · Amazon |
| 91104634008 | Bearing | This model only | $101.37 · Amazon |
| 27047320 | Bios-low | This model only | $30.00 · Amazon |
| 5104392YP | DECAL | This model only | $66.60 · Amazon |
| 6258423S | Ecu-module-e | This model only | $290.45 · Amazon |
| TS554 | Element | This model only | $24.87 · Amazon |
| 75308342 | HEAD ASM AER | This model only | $24.87 · Amazon |
| 80900110 | Hard Drv Kit | This model only | $18.49 · Amazon |
| 27047315 | High Rom Bio | This model only | $30.00 · Amazon |
| YEFK04165 | Home Electronics Pilot Lamp | This model only | $4.09 · Amazon |
| 50239904 | Mother | This model only | $300.00 · Amazon |
| DB9309987E | PCB MAIN-O | This model only | $362.82 · Amazon |
| 5400401DYP | Quick-Release | This model only | $30.27 · Amazon |
| AH8103432A | SPEAKER-GR | This model only | $33.70 · Amazon |
| 50225000 | 286 Muti I/o | 2 models | $64.00 · Amazon |
| X21768471 | CABINET AY | 2 models | $48.27 · Amazon |
| 80231102 | Card | 2 models | $43.49 · Amazon |
| 50225010 | I/o Game Pt | 2 models | $35.49 · Amazon |
| 80900113 | Laser Lx386 | 2 models | $38.00 · Amazon |
| WE20X10140 | Panel | 2 models | $360.38 · Amazon |
| 80226401 | Video Cd | 2 models | $80.00 · Amazon |
| WH42X28578 | BACKSPLASH A | 3 models | $217.13 · Amazon |
| LA10841 | Batery | 3 models | $14.99 · Amazon |
| TL5242 | Battery | 3 models | $14.99 · Amazon |
| 3XZA65L | NEC Battery | 3 models | $10.99 · Amazon |
| 52235706 | Supply Power | 3 models | $26.49 · Amazon |
| 3121682000 | Cover, Bld | 4 models | $2.16 · Amazon |
| 52228028R | Oem Keybd | 4 models | $66.49 · Amazon |
| 80226400 | Pcb 256k | 4 models | $50.99 · Amazon |
| 497346 | Uc/install A | 5 models | $10.71 · Amazon |
| BRE3 | Battery | 8 models | $17.99 · Amazon |
| 80232202 | FLOPPY DRIVE, 5.25 INCH | 8 models | $152.00 · Amazon |
| 12300 | 502.47101, 502.47111, 502.47360, 502.47370, 502.47100, 502.47110 | 24 models | $25.49 · Amazon |
| DC9716823A | Washer Outer Rear Tub | 44 models | $282.26 · Amazon |
| 584371701 | Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Steering Sector Gear Kit | 45 models | $157.75 · Amazon |
| W10808672 | Dryer Door Reversal Kit | 65 models | $57.38 · Amazon |
| 242079701 | Refrigerator Door Bin | 775 models | $81.18 · Amazon |
| NP | BASE COVER (TOP AND BASE COVERS ARE AVAILABLE IN TWO, NON-COMPATIBLE TYPES. TO REPLACE, ORDER THE PART NUMBER THAT COINCIDES WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATED ON THE SPINWRITER FRAME.) | 6,676 models | — · Amazon |
Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.
Common failure areas on this model
The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.
General hardware and mounting parts
Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.
Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.
Parts in this group on 286: 52228016 (286 DRV-TOSHIBA 1.2M 5.25"), 80240501 (286/2X/4X MANUAL TECH REF), 91210120 (286/4 MANUAL USER), 52231107 (Adapter Cable), 91104634008 (Bearing), 27047320 (Bios-low), 5104392YP (DECAL), 6258423S (Ecu-module-e), TS554 (Element), 75308342 (HEAD ASM AER), 80900110 (Hard Drv Kit), 27047315 (High Rom Bio), YEFK04165 (Home Electronics Pilot Lamp), 50239904 (Mother), DB9309987E (PCB MAIN-O), 5400401DYP (Quick-Release), AH8103432A (SPEAKER-GR), 50225000 (286 Muti I/o), 80231102 (Card), 50225010 (I/o Game Pt), 80900113 (Laser Lx386), 80226401 (Video Cd), WH42X28578 (BACKSPLASH A), LA10841 (Batery), TL5242 (Battery), 3XZA65L (NEC Battery), 52235706 (Supply Power), 52228028R (Oem Keybd), 80226400 (Pcb 256k), 497346 (Uc/install A), BRE3 (Battery), 80232202 (FLOPPY DRIVE, 5.25 INCH), 12300 (502.47101, 502.47111, 502.47360, 502.47370, 502.47100, 502.47110), DC9716823A (Washer Outer Rear Tub), 584371701 (Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Steering Sector Gear Kit), W10808672 (Dryer Door Reversal Kit).
Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware
Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.
Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.
Parts in this group on 286: 78310908 (BRACKET-BATT), X21768471 (CABINET AY), WE20X10140 (Panel), 3121682000 (Cover, Bld), 242079701 (Refrigerator Door Bin), NP (BASE COVER (TOP AND BASE COVERS ARE AVAILABLE IN TWO, NON-COMPATIBLE TYPES. TO REPLACE, ORDER THE PART NUMBER THAT COINCIDES WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATED ON THE SPINWRITER FRAME.)).
Before you buy
Match 286 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.
How to confirm this is your model
Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.
Still not sure?
Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.