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    Laptop shuts down right when turned on...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by halperin, Nov 27, 2006.

  1. halperin

    halperin Notebook Consultant

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    I have a gateway purcahsed in 2002 and has worked fine unitl now. I press the turn on button the green power lights comes on but nothing loads on the screen. Then if i press it againt it will load up for about 5 seconds before I hear a few loud beeps then it shuts down. When i take out the battery and use just power from the wall it wont turn on at all when i press the button. Can any 1 helpme with this or know whgats wrong? sorry for posting this here but i dont know any where else to post it.
     
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    sounds like a motherboard issue.
     
    dragonesse, Nov 27, 2006
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    Have dropped or jarred the computer recently? Was it exposed to any liquids or chemicals? Did you notice and static charges?

    Could be a motherboard issue or a RAM issue as well. Something is causing the computer not go past the post process. If possible take out your RAM and re-seat it. Also if possible, take out the hard drive and re-seat it as well.

    Take the battery out and unplug if from any power source. Press and hold down the power button for 30 seconds to one minute. Replace the battery and connect the power adapter to a wall outlet.

    If none of these suggestions work, further diagnostics will have to be performed to determine the pinpoint the problem.
     
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