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    Gateway NV59 WONT BOOT UP

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Hobden, May 21, 2010.

  1. Hobden

    Hobden Newbie

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    My gateway NV59 which is less then a month old will not boot up. I get a red/orange charging light ( when I plug it in to an outlet) and that is the only sign of life.

    There is 0 respounce to pressing the power button. I have had no problems with getting it to charge or getting it to hold a charge before ( I have had problems with laptops not charging before where they would not connect) and before today there where 0 problems.

    The only thing of note diffrent out my handling of my lap top was that last night I left it unplugged all night ( though it was off when it was unplugged) but this was not the first time I have done so. please help.

    Thank you for your time.
     
    Hobden, May 21, 2010
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    The Charge light has just changed from Red to Blue. though it still will not boot up.

    Thank you for your time.
     
    Hobden, May 21, 2010
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    When I take out the power cord and plug it back it the light stays at its full charged (blue) so I really dont think its a power/battery issue. atleast not as far as the power or battery getting charged.

    Thank you for your time
     
    Hobden, May 21, 2010
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  4. dmgab

    dmgab Notebook Guru

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    Have you tried to turn it on w/o battery? Can you open the case and readjust the ram memory? Is the temperature normal? Any noises?
     
    dmgab, May 22, 2010
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    Yes I have tried that, no responce. I am not sure about opening the case as this may void the warrenty I am bringing it back to future shop Monday I was just hoping to save my self the trip. And it is room temp and makes no noise at all.
     
    Hobden, May 22, 2010
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    Future shop has stated it as a "mother board" issue and I have a replacement on the way. :/
     
    Hobden, May 23, 2010
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    Sorry to hear that..i cant do that since i bought it and shipped to another country lol Have you tested any resource demanding games like bad company 2 or modern warfare 2? Mine gets too hot sadly on the left palm rest when i play assassins creed 2..although this game did the same on other laptop :s

    ps: i dont think you have to open up the case to readjust the memory it has a special slot for it as i remember.
     
    dmgab, May 26, 2010
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