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Question posted by mabodav on July 11th, 2014
Nv78 Can't Power
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on August 25th, 2014 11:37 AM
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When a laptop won't power on, it's often 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.
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... jack on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer is made up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and
the other end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 60
... network
Now that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing resources
With a network, you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on page 54.
• Connect your printer to the Internet:
• Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and
Sharing...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 84
...to change several tools that you want to use. Changing accessibility settings
Your notebook can be a powerful tool, but does not log off the
current user, and any programs that were running may be...Using the Ease of Access Center
Use the Ease of the most common accessibility changes to Windows:
78 Caution
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Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 86
.... Important
Depending on page 73.
■ Click Mute to turn off the sound to your power plan) to open the Change settings for the plan dialog box and modify the display and sleep...speakers. ■ Drag the volume slider to adjust the sound level.
■ Click (Change power settings) to a power plan from this dialog box. To access the Windows Mobility Center:
• Click (Start), All...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 55
... a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your wireless computers. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and
the other end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 60
... methods in and compare the status
lights on wireless security, refer to the network. Wireless security
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For more information, see the network name, but you can share your access point.
If...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 84
... were running may be closed, and unsaved document changes may be lost.
3 Click the user account that you want to Windows:
78
Changing accessibility settings
Your notebook can be a powerful tool, but does not log off the
current user, and any programs that help you if items on in your current account...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 86
... off the sound to your speakers. ■ Drag the volume slider to adjust the sound level.
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Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 1
... Basics
4
Safety and Comfort 4
Safety Precautions 4
Health Precautions 5
Getting to Know your Computer 6
Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad 6
Volume Controls 7
Remote Control (optional 8
Your Computer's Drives 8
Power Supply 10
Ports and Connectors 11
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Upgrading your Computer 14
Internet and Software
15
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Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 4
... not strained and that there is no cards are connected to a grounded power outlet. • The power outlet is easily accessible and as close to cool properly during use by ...or table. Cleaning your Computer • Always unplug your computer from the power outlet before disconnecting the power cable from the power outlet before cleaning it. • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 5
...listen to high volumes for hours at a comfortable height. If you . • The computer's underside, power adapter and the air from ventilation slots may be about 45-70 cm (18-30 inches) from your...your computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is operating. • Ensure that parents monitor the use of games by their...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 12
...any
12 - Lets you must be used to communicate with signals in stereo headphones or powered speakers. The remote control receiver (Commercial IR) allows you to the the supplied AC ...monitor.
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Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 13
... on page 14 for details).
1
3
2
Note: You may quickly resume working (see the Power Options section on page 33. Keep this button pressed until all applications are closed before turning the ... Shutdown If your computer. Warning: If your computer still does not respond, press the computer power button to turn off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you may also put your computer...
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Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 35
... energy saving features
to both your needs. Check your connections: 1.
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Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 39
...or if double clicking does not work
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Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 40
...Make sure that the disc's surface is not copy-protected. This mechanism prevents the CDs from the power outlet. In this degrades the signal quality). ✓ In thunderstorm conditions, make sure that the disc... you use your Internet connection, your modem from the
telephone line and pull out the power cord from being played or copied on the device or application image.
4. Your sound ...
Gateway NV78 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 5
...68 Traveling by air 68 Dial-up modem 68 Radio frequency wireless connections 69 Security 70 Power 71 Additional tips 72
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Gateway NV78 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 135
...troubleshooting 91
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documentation User Guide 2
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dragging 34
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drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 8, 44 DVD±RW 8, ...
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eject button CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46
eject hole CD 45, 46 DVD 45, 46
EmPower power adapter
60
ergonomics 16
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...
Gateway NV78 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 138
...57, 58 button 8, 30 changing modes 61 changing plans 62 connector 7, 18 conserving battery
power 58 EmPower adapter 60 extending battery life
58
Hibernate mode 60 Hybrid Sleep mode 30,
60...connections 69
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