Gateway p-79 manual Sound, Power management, ExpressCard, Memory

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Symptom / Error	Action in Sequence
The notebook doesn’t turn off.	■	Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Testing
		the power system” on page 141.
	■	Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds.
	■	Test or replace the system board.

The battery can’t be charged.

■Test the battery pack. See “Check the battery pack” on page 142.

■Test or replace the battery pack.

■Test or replace the system board.

ExpressCard

Symptom / Error	Action in Sequence
The notebook cannot detect the ExpressCard.	■	Test or replace the system board.
ExpressCard slot pin is damaged.	■	Test or replace the system board.

Memory

Symptom / Error	Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different from	■	Run “Load Setup Defaults” using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot
actual size.		the notebook.
	■	Test or replace the SO-DIMM.
	■	Test or replace the system board.

Sound

Symptom / Error	Action in Sequence
No sound comes from the notebook when	■	Reinstall the audio driver.
running Windows multimedia programs.	■	Test or replace the speakers.
	■	Test or replace the system board.

The internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

■Test or replace the speakers.

■Test or replace the system board.

Power management

Symptom / Error	Action in Sequence
The notebook will not hibernate.	■	Test or replace the keyboard (if control is from the keyboard).
	■	Test or replace the hard disk drive.
	■	Test or replace the system board.

The system doesn't hibernate and emits four short beeps every minute.

■Press Fn+o and see if the notebook enters hibernation mode.

■Test or replace the touchpad.

■Test or replace the keyboard.

■Check the hard disk connection to the system board.

■Test or replace the hard disk drive.

■Test or replace the system board.

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