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    Gateway NV52 Display Issues

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by rocko66, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. rocko66

    rocko66 Newbie

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    I bought a NV5215u Gateway computer, when i started using it the display went blank i restarted and the issue keep happening. I've seen is a common issue for the NV52 computers. Any advice on how to fix it?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    rocko66, Oct 14, 2009
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  2. Kamin_Majere

    Kamin_Majere =][= Ordo Hereticus

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    Your display connector might be loose, have you tried reseating it?
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 14, 2009
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    Resetting or Re-seating?
     
    rocko66, Oct 14, 2009
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    Re-seat

    Just unplug it and plug it back in making sure it gets good contact. Theres been a rash of Gateways that needed to have the panels cable plugged in better.
    (maybe the same assembly line worker just really hates to do their job or something :eek: )
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 14, 2009
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    1chaoticadult Notebook Consultant

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    People posted having this issue on reviews for this laptop on BestBuy.com. Supposedly there was a bad batch (integrated graphics card was failing) on this laptop circulating and the issues were fixed with a newer batch. If you are still within your 30-day return, I would get another one or contact Gateway about this as its a known issue. I currently have the same laptop and do not have this issue. Just bought it from Best Buy a day ago.
     
    1chaoticadult, Oct 16, 2009
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