Gateway LX6810-01 Support Question
Gateway LX6810-01 Support Question
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Question posted by dlipke on February 9th, 2013
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My Gateway LX6810-01 does not start reliably. Sometimes OK; sometimes 2 minutes after Start button depressed; Sometimes No CPU Start but Cooling Fan starts at high speed/high air noise. I suspect leaky electrolytic capacitor. I am a 45year degreed Electronics Engineer.
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Answer #1: Posted by email4cbc on March 29th, 2013 7:17 PM
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I have the exact same issue. Just added a good CPU heatsink and same issue. Took to local shop and they found that the cheap heatsink on the Northbridge motherboard chipset was hotter than a pistol and not handling the heat. They said it surely is the reason for the shutdowns. Came back home and researched it and found what I believe is the solution (see link below). I don't want to spend any more $ on this PC(i.e. larger power supply), so I hope to find a similar heatsink and not add more fans (i.e. hoping the New CPU fan will help with offset any marginal heat that the new chipset heatsink is not handling.
http://it-rabbit-hole.blogspot.com/2011/09/diagnosing-gateway-lx-6810-01.html
Related Gateway LX6810-01 Manual Pages
User Guide - Page 7
... drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216
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User Guide - Page 17
...or graphics programs, use magnetic tape cartridges to back up your files, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more memory. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers.
A UPS may also provide ...to back up your entire system, you computer. www.gateway.com
9 If your existing hard drive with a larger drive.
Accessories
Laser printers and cartridges are printing large...
User Guide - Page 25
... Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. www.gateway.com
17 To turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer will not be used for some reason you turn off your computer:
1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. We recommend...
User Guide - Page 183
Your computer is cooled by air circulated through your system performing at its best.
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to ...not to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any water into the vents.
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175 Always turn off your computer and other parts of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Isopropyl alcohol ■ Cotton swabs ■...
User Guide - Page 197
.... 13 Upgrading Your Computer
This chapter provides information about upgrading and replacing components in cards ■ Add memory ■ Change the battery ■ Replace system boards You must open the computer case to :
■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install...
User Guide - Page 217
Installing memory
DIMM Bank 0 DIMM Bank 1
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209 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board.
User Guide - Page 221
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213 Replacing the system battery
6 Locate the old battery on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS Setup utility, ... following the instructions in "Replacing the side
panel" on page 196.
10 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 11 Turn on the system board and note its orientation. Battery
7 Push the battery release tab.
User Guide - Page 222
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a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard
drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.)
214
www...
User Guide - Page 224
... using your computer on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer
5 Slide the power supply up and away from Step 3. Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in cards" on
page 196. See the
power supply documentation for further instructions.
8 Close the...
User Guide - Page 225
...
memory" on page 208.
5 Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, noting their
locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.)
6 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten system board screws. Screw
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User Guide - Page 226
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer
7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on
page 196.
218
www.gateway.com See
the system board documentation for further instructions.
10 Reinstall the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing
memory" on page 208.
11 Reinstall the add-in...
User Guide - Page 231
...; Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. www.gateway.com
223 A DVD movie will not play ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are... computer.
■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Reinstalling programs" on the system board or controller card. To identify your drive type, see "Updating device drivers" on page 78.
...
User Guide - Page 232
...address. The regional code for Mexico is determined by wiping from the center to the system board.
224
www.gateway.com If the DVD movie does not play, the disc's regional code and your computer is... code for cleaning CDs and DVDs. Computer
The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power button cable is connected to an AC power source and your DVD drive's regional code ...
User Guide - Page 234
... on your telephone line, make sure that the IDE cable is connected to the system board IDE connector and the hard drive connector. For more information about connecting the hard cables... are connected correctly to the hard drive and the system board. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for help.
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Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
You see a "Data error"...
User Guide - Page 236
... a key that might
be stuck, then restart your computer. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer. ■ Remove all programs, then restart your computer.
228
www.gateway.com If the memory module is failing, replace it again. For more information, see the poster that came...
User Guide - Page 238
...not connect these devices to the Internet ■ Your ISP may lower the speed even further.
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www.gateway.com You can tolerate and still work with the modem at a different ... properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your telephone service.
Make sure that makes a difference. Line noise is on this line, call your ISP technical support for noise or low line...
User Guide - Page 254
... of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.
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www.gateway.com If you are provided for ventilation. Such areas include patient care areas of any...in the proper position
for ventilation when you use . The plug on the system board. Replacement parts and accessories
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer...
User Guide - Page 257
...provides an indication of the maximum number of service in some situations.
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The customer should be extended by yourself.
This certification means that...Canada
Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per Industry Canada CS-03 (for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as appropriate. Before installing this equipment, or equipment malfunctions...
User Guide - Page 268
...button 20 online 27 using 26 Help and Support 26 searching 26 starting 26 Using your computer link 26
Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134
home office network 139 hot-swapping 24 hyperlinks 59
I
i.Link port 114
IEEE 1394 port 3, 114
IEEE 802.11 creating a network 142 speed...
side panel 192 system battery 212 system board 216 Windows 186 Internet 56 account 57 button 21 connecting to 58 downloading files 61 ...
User Guide - Page 274
replacing 212 system board
replacing 216 system identification label 6
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tape backup drive 9 taskbar 33 ...222
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/CD-RW drive 222
expansion card 222 faxed answers 241 faxes 231 files 225 gateway dial-up server 231 general guidelines 220 hard drive 225
Internet connection 226, 230
keyboard 228 LCD panel... 221 technical support 240 telephone support 240 Web site connection speed 227
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