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    Gateway P5WS6 Model: NV51B - wont boot up

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by nork, Sep 16, 2013.

  1. nork

    nork Newbie

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    notebook given to me.
    Wont boot to bios
    changed ram, still no boot to bios
    no hard drive in the unit, battery seems to hold a charge but i am also using a universal power adapter
    i have reset the motherboard by removing all power to unit and holding down power button.
    I also removed the coin battery for a minute.

    The blue led on the power button lights up and i can hear a whir for a bit then it shuts down before anything comes up on the screen.

    Appreciate any help i can get.
    Thank You
     
    nork, Sep 16, 2013
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    TreeTops Ranch Notebook Deity

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    "notebook given to me" Maybe that was the reason it was given to you. :) I would try installing a hard drive and see if you can install OS. Maybe bios is looking for hard drive and seeing none shuts down.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Sep 18, 2013
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    Fact there is no hard drive has nothing to do with it as far as i know? The power only lasts about 2 seconds, not enuf time to boot to anything and laptops will boot to bios with no hard drive in it.

    And i dont think the laptop will shut right off just because there is no hard drive in it, but thanks anyway?

    Right now i am working on the suggestions posted below, will report back. thank you

    Black Screen Issues and Troubleshooting - Tech Support Forum
     
    nork, Sep 18, 2013
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