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    Gateway on / off switch question

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Snopro, Apr 28, 2015.

  1. Snopro

    Snopro Newbie

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    My GF and I purchased identical Gateway NV7802u several years ago, recently have had problems with the on/off switch.
    Hers went first, the button/ switch just quit working all together. When trying to get (non-warranty) service from Gateway or from any local repair facilities here in the Houston, Tx area, we were met by wall after wall of non-help.
    Well, this morning the switch on my computer quit working. Within 3 weeks of each other, the exact same situation...
    So- since I do have quite a few special work applications loaded, as well as the data itself, I'd rather not have to go through setting up a new computer at this time.

    Does anybody know how to either repair, bypass, or otherwise get the computers to power up?

    Would really appreciate any input!

    Thanks from a new member of this forum-
    Snopro
     
    Snopro, Apr 28, 2015
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    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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  3. Snopro

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    Thanks! I'll check it out...
     
    Snopro, Apr 28, 2015
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