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klunk · July 2nd, 2008, 08:22 AM

hey,, so I was stupid and left the specs at home, however my fault probably doesnt need that.

Ok as stated the laptop "Gateway" after being used on a desk for 8 months decided to shut off, just black screen, no lights, no sound, while in use..

I've browsed around and seen this issue on other threads however i get no lights whatsoever. (if thats a word)

cable to the wall : Green light

Battery : Fully charged

laptop has two lights wich are normally on, one for battery charge, the other for actuall power from the wall. neither of these goes on

my guess is I need to replace the power supply, however ive never taken a laptop apart.. as for warranty, yes i have one,, in America, and ive moved to Germany,, so no i cant use it

thanks beforehand for any responce, ill add specs when i get to work tomorrow!!

Klunk

ok so these are the numbers I pulled off the back of the box

Model Number MT6840
S/N T3C76H1024076

It is a Centrio Duo
With Vista Home Premium OEMAct

Dont know how much that will help, maybe some advice as to which plate to remove, and what I would need to start with in terms of replacing??

thx a bundle

Klunk

July 2nd, 2008, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
klunk Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	Laptop Magically Turned off hey,, so I was stupid and left the specs at home, however my fault probably doesnt need that. Ok as stated the laptop "Gateway" after being used on a desk for 8 months decided to shut off, just black screen, no lights, no sound, while in use.. I've browsed around and seen this issue on other threads however i get no lights whatsoever. (if thats a word) cable to the wall : Green light Battery : Fully charged laptop has two lights wich are normally on, one for battery charge, the other for actuall power from the wall. neither of these goes on my guess is I need to replace the power supply, however ive never taken a laptop apart.. as for warranty, yes i have one,, in America, and ive moved to Germany,, so no i cant use it thanks beforehand for any responce, ill add specs when i get to work tomorrow!! Klunk ok so these are the numbers I pulled off the back of the box Model Number MT6840 S/N T3C76H1024076 It is a Centrio Duo With Vista Home Premium OEMAct Dont know how much that will help, maybe some advice as to which plate to remove, and what I would need to start with in terms of replacing?? thx a bundle Klunk Last edited by klunk : July 3rd, 2008 at 04:12 AM.