Parts for 286 — AST Research

We found 42 parts confirmed to fit the AST Research 286.

Compatibility table

All 42 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
52228016286 DRV-TOSHIBA 1.2M 5.25"This model only— · Amazon
80240501286/2X/4X MANUAL TECH REFThis model only— · Amazon
91210120286/4 MANUAL USERThis model only— · Amazon
52231107Adapter CableThis model only$12.00 · Amazon
78310908BRACKET-BATTThis model only$68.24 · Amazon
91104634008BearingThis model only$101.37 · Amazon
27047320Bios-lowThis model only$30.00 · Amazon
5104392YPDECALThis model only$66.60 · Amazon
6258423SEcu-module-eThis model only$290.45 · Amazon
TS554ElementThis model only$24.87 · Amazon
75308342HEAD ASM AERThis model only$24.87 · Amazon
80900110Hard Drv KitThis model only$18.49 · Amazon
27047315High Rom BioThis model only$30.00 · Amazon
YEFK04165Home Electronics Pilot LampThis model only$4.09 · Amazon
50239904MotherThis model only$300.00 · Amazon
DB9309987EPCB MAIN-OThis model only$362.82 · Amazon
5400401DYPQuick-ReleaseThis model only$30.27 · Amazon
AH8103432ASPEAKER-GRThis model only$33.70 · Amazon
50225000286 Muti I/o2 models$64.00 · Amazon
X21768471CABINET AY2 models$48.27 · Amazon
80231102Card2 models$43.49 · Amazon
50225010I/o Game Pt2 models$35.49 · Amazon
80900113Laser Lx3862 models$38.00 · Amazon
WE20X10140Panel2 models$360.38 · Amazon
80226401Video Cd2 models$80.00 · Amazon
WH42X28578BACKSPLASH A3 models$217.13 · Amazon
LA10841Batery3 models$14.99 · Amazon
TL5242Battery3 models$14.99 · Amazon
3XZA65LNEC Battery3 models$10.99 · Amazon
52235706Supply Power3 models$26.49 · Amazon
3121682000Cover, Bld4 models$2.16 · Amazon
52228028ROem Keybd4 models$66.49 · Amazon
80226400Pcb 256k4 models$50.99 · Amazon
497346Uc/install A5 models$10.71 · Amazon
BRE3Battery8 models$17.99 · Amazon
80232202FLOPPY DRIVE, 5.25 INCH8 models$152.00 · Amazon
12300502.47101, 502.47111, 502.47360, 502.47370, 502.47100, 502.4711024 models$25.49 · Amazon
DC9716823AWasher Outer Rear Tub44 models$282.26 · Amazon
584371701Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Steering Sector Gear Kit45 models$157.75 · Amazon
W10808672Dryer Door Reversal Kit65 models$57.38 · Amazon
242079701Refrigerator Door Bin775 models$81.18 · Amazon
NPBASE 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.