Did it come with the gateway boot or win 7 disk?
SOURCE: wont boot up
This could be that the disc is corrupt. Check it for obvious signs, scratches, miscolloration, etc..., or try a different disc if you have one available.
SOURCE: Gateway MX6030 bios/boot password reset
How long did you leave the battery out?
To discharge the BIOS you need to short out the battery contacts, or disconnect the battery for 1/2+ hours.
If this does not work the it is near impossible to remove because the password would be stored on an EEPROM chip.
Check with Gateway, they might suggest a motherboard replacement just like IBM.
SOURCE: gateway 7410 laptop keeps on turning off after complete boot.
Could very well be that it is getting hot. If the cooling system is plugged, there is no air movement, and this would make the fan speed up as the temp rises. Shut the laptop down, unplug from a/c adaptor, remove battery, and try blowing the cooling system out from the outlet to the fan with a can of air. You might want to stick a paperclip or the like in to stop the fan from spinning.
DO NOT USE AN AIR COMPRESSOR AS THAT AIR IS MOIST.
SOURCE: red light on the front blinks 4 times
Hi,
The 4 blinks are telling you that there is a fault. The same as Computer Bios Beeps.
I,d suggest removing the RAM/Memory, and replacing it. Press and hold the power button for more than 4 seconds, to ensure it isn,t in standby mode. failing this remove the cpu and re-seat it as it may be slightly out of position, or out of it,s socket. finally have a look at the back or underside to see if there is a reset switch/hole.
Mike @ Compurepair.
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