Gateway EC58 Laptop User Manual


 
CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
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Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on,
but system runs correctly.
Reconnect the inverter board.
Test or replace the inverter board.
Test or replace the system board.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Power shuts down during operation.
Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter).
See “Power System Check” on page xxvi.
Test or replace the battery pack.
Test or replace the power adapter.
Test or replace the hard drive & battery connection board.
Test or replace the system board.
The notebook doesn’t power-on.
Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter).
See “Power System Check” on page xxvi.
Test or replace the battery pack.
Test or replace the power adapter.
Test or replace the hard drive & battery connection board.
Test or replace the system board.
The system doesn’t power-off.
Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter).
See “Power System Check” on page xxvi.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
Test or replace the system board.
The battery can’t be charged.
See “Check the Battery Pack” on page xxvii.
Test or replace the battery pack.
Test or replace the system board.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
The system cannot detect the PC Card
(PCMCIA).
PCMCIA slot assembly.
Test or replace the system board.
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
PCMCIA slot assembly.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different
from actual size.
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”,
then reboot system.
Test or replace the DIMM.
Test or replace the system board.