Gateway NV-53 Support Question
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Question posted by woacog on April 1st, 2014
Gateway Nv53 Wont Power On, Battery Light Blinking Red
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 6th, 2014 3:00 AM
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Typically when a laptop won't turn on, it's one of three things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, or the motherboard.
You can rule out the battery easily by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
The motherboard is the most expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to get a new AC adapter/charger and see if the laptop powers up with that. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Here is a link to the service manual for the NV53:
- Gateway NV53 Service Guide (PDF)
Related Gateway NV-53 Manual Pages
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 8
...Reader Memory cards are present on the computer.
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2. check the batteries are commonly used in -one place with the easy-to-use Media... purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre.
DVD Menu 3. Volume controls (Volume up , down 10. Teletext selection (red, green, yellow, ...receiver, a USB receiver is limited to these drives. Power ON/OFF or Quick Resume 2. If
supplied, connect ...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 10
... computer was purchased. Batteries
While you are not using battery power). Check InfoCentre to run on how the computer is protected by Macrovision, and is new and fully charged. ✓ No peripherals (such as ExpressCards) or options (such as necessary. Battery Life
Battery life depends on AC power. Batteries will start to keep running. Battery life is best...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 17
....
Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. www.gateway.com
Component Icon
Hard drive bay
Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Description
The hard drive is located in unexpected shutdown or ... Keyboard area
Keyboard area for select models
Speakers Status
indicators Keyboard
Capacitive touch keys
Power/Battery indicators
Touchpad
11
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 18
... lights up when your notebook is connected to access capacitive touch key function.
For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 34.
12
Battery...power or the battery charge is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Battery is fully charged. ❥ LED blinking orange - For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on - Battery is charging. ❥ LED blinking red...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 24
... three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. You should use your notebook may be damaged.
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 25
... following steps until it back in.
• Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter.
• Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and
off.
• Make sure the power cord is firmly attached
to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the location of the...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 26
...not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns orange and stop blinking.
Connecting to a broadband modem or network
Your notebook has a ... voltages can increase to a wired Ethernet network.
20 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 33
...lights up when your notebook is off - Power indicator
❥ LED on . ❥ LED blinking - Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Battery... off . Battery is turned off.
Caps lock is charging.
Caps lock is fully charged.
❥ LED red -
Battery is turned on - www.gateway.com
Indicator ...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 61
... your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook is connected to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com
Changing batteries
Warning
Danger of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on . Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 17
... resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Keyboard area
Keyboard area for select models
Speakers Status
indicators Keyboard
Capacitive touch keys
Power/Battery indicators
Touchpad
11 www.gateway.com
Component Icon
Hard drive bay
Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Description
The hard drive is located in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 18
... malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is very low.
For more information, see "Using the capacitive touch keys" on . ❥ LED blinking -
Capacitive touch keys
Press to AC power or the battery charge is connected to access capacitive touch key function. Battery is charging. ❥ LED blinking red - Keyboard
Provides all the functionality...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 24
...parts inside. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution...battery is not fully charged before you use your eyes.
• Find ways to be damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for three hours, the battery ...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 25
...,
then plug it back in.
• Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and
off.
• Make sure the power cord is firmly attached
to the AC adapter.
• Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 26
... a telephone modem, use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns orange and stop blinking. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Warning
High voltages can enter your...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 33
... lock is fully charged.
❥ LED red -
Battery is turned on . ❥ LED blinking - Battery is off - Power indicator
❥ LED on - Notebook is... AC power. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is turned off - Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. www.gateway.com
Indicator...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English - Page 61
... to step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. Dispose of explosion if battery is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off while changing the battery. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC
power, go to AC power you must turn the notebook...
Service Guide - Page 25
... internal components.
n LED off .
Battery is in use the notebook on your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. n LED on . n LED orange - n LED blinking red - If these slots. Do not use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is charging. Important: This LED only lights up when your skin...
Service Guide - Page 27
... lock Bluetooth
Indicator
Bluetooth Hard drive Num lock Caps lock Battery charge indicator
Power indicator
Icon
Description
n LED on - The drive is turned off . Num lock is not being accessed. n LED on - Notebook is being used . n LED off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to toggle the status...
Service Guide - Page 125
...board. www.gateway.com
Check the battery pack
To check the battery pack using hardware:
1 Turn off the notebook. 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals
1 ...power remaining when installed in the Windows Control Panel. 2 In Power Meter, make sure that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
If the charge indicator still does not light...
Service Guide - Page 129
... indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on and LCD is blank. n Make sure that every connector is connected tightly and correctly. n Test or replace the system board.
See "Testing the power system" on and LCD is blank.
n Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 118...
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