Gateway MX6453 Support Question
Gateway MX6453 Support Question
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Question posted by annjsalo on June 11th, 2014
Mx6453 Won't Power On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on June 22nd, 2014 6:08 AM
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Usually when a laptop won't power on, it's because of one of four things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, the power board/battery charging board (if the laptop has one), or the motherboard.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Related Gateway MX6453 Manual Pages
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 1
...the bottom of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. All rights reserved.
The power indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Power indicator
If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 2
.... To replace the battery:
1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to AC power, you can
replace the battery while the notebook is turned on. Gateway and eMachines are ... notebook until it snaps into an AC outlet. 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button.
Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information....
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 4
... bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws.
14 Replace the keyboard screw.
15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 6
... the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws.
13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over.
14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards.
16 Turn on your notebook.
17 If the hard...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 8
... memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover.
11 Replace the keyboard screw.
12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
13 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on your notebook with the space bar away from you try to not damage the...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 10
... bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws.
13 Replace the keyboard screw.
14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable.
16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards.
17 Turn on your notebook. All rights...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 12
... or A.
15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw.
16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable.
18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards.
19 Turn on your notebook. Screw
11...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 3
... information 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5
Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11
Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems 13
Connecting the dial-up modem 13 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 14 Starting your notebook 15...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 10
... Notebook
Identifying features
Front
www.gateway.com
Speaker
LCD panel release latch
Headphone jack
Battery charge
Microphone jack
indicator Power indicator
Speaker
Component
Icon
Speakers
LCD panel release latch
Battery charge indicator
Power indicator
Microphone jack
Description
Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in speakers are turned...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 13
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector or monitor" in the online User Guide.
9 www.gateway.com
Back
Identifying features
Power connector
Monitor port
Component
Power connector Monitor port
Icon Description
Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 14
...
Component Icon
Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay
Description
Slide to unlock the battery. Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay.
For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 15
..." in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the keyboard" on page 21.
Provides all the features of a mouse. Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 16
...the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on battery power for the battery to the AC adapter.
Important
If the battery is not fully charged before ...one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's power connector.
3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery life seems short even after three ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 17
... them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems
Warning
High voltages can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or... system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of your notebook connected to a standard telephone line. The modem ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 19
... or other similar surface.
Tips & Tricks
For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing power modes" in Windows to
turn off your notebook.
15 Caution
Provide adequate space... around your notebook so air vents are blocked, your notebook may enter a power-saving mode called Standby.
www.gateway.com
Starting your notebook
Starting your notebook
Warning...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 20
... to check the disk status runs automatically. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens.
3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts.
16 Unplug the power cord and remove the
battery for
about five seconds, then release it on again.
To close programs that is not responding.
4 Click End Task.
5 Click...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 23
...to perform a specific action.
Turn the optional wireless network on commercial aircraft. Press the power button to type numbers when the numeric keypad is being used. The box shows the ... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on the numeric keypad.
Display the power status box in an airplane. Use these keys to leave Standby mode.
Turn the optional ...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook - Page 160
...
■ Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by following the instructions in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the
arrow.
152 CHAPTER...or if the Recycle Bin has
been emptied, the file cannot be turned on page 64. A DVD does not produce sound on select Gateway notebooks.
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook - Page 181
... 37 user 128
acoustic handset coupler 144
adding icons to desktop 9 user accounts 128
address e-mail 39 Web 38
airplane power adapter 91
alarms 93
AU file 65
audio muting 62 playing 64, 65 troubleshooting 165
audio CD adding tracks to library 71 cleaning 133 editing track information 71 playing 66
automobile...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook - Page 184
... 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163
peripheral devices 54
playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file ...65
Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54
power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92, 94 alarms 93 automobile/airplane adapter 91 battery 90 changing modes ...
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