Gateway EC58 manual Indicator-Related Symptoms, Power-Related Symptoms, PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error	Action in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on,	■	Reconnect the inverter board.
but system runs correctly.	■	Test or replace the inverter board.
	■	Test or replace the system board.

Power-Related Symptoms

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.

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error	Action in Sequence
The system cannot detect the PC Card	■	PCMCIA slot assembly.
(PCMCIA).	■	Test or replace the system board.
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.	■	PCMCIA slot assembly.

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error	Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different	■	Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”,
from actual size.		then reboot system.
	■	Test or replace the DIMM.
	■	Test or replace the system board.

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