Have a gateway md2614u laptop. need to change the power coupling on the moterboard. can't seam to detach the cover.all screws and hd, cd, mem, cpufan, are out and screws on vga adpt.

Hello Howard,
It has been my experience that the switches that are used on a laptop motherboard are a switch called a membrane switch. This type of switch is made of a elastic cover over a spring assembly. The problem with these switches is that the spring or elastic cover do weaken over use and time. The only cure is to replace the switch. On a motherboard it is less expensive to replace the machine unless you have the technical ability to replace the switch it's self. And that may not be all. Some switch assemblies may have more then 5 switches in the assembly. They can be very difficult to repair. If a electronics repair shop in your area reputes it's self as a component level repair then it might be worth a try. Be advised that there probably will be a check out fee that is paid up front. We hope that this helps you.

In a Gateway M-7351u Notebook PC?

1) http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-broken-lcd-screen-gateway-m-series-laptop/

2) http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-keyboard-gateway-m-series-notebook/

Motherboard side of video cable, should be under the Switch Cover, (LED indicators, Power On button, speakers, etc), or under the Keyboard close to the Switch Cover.

Don't forget to remove ALL power. Remove the AC adapter (Charger), and Battery. (Use CARE. Wires going to Switch Cover. Do not cut them by accident, or pull on them when removing Switch Cover )

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Regards,
joecoolvette

Hello dhbbq,
A laptop making beep sounds when powered up usually has a problem with the RAM on the motherboard. Sometimes it is the hard drive but difficult to know at this time. Please supply a update in the add a comment section below. Let us know what happened, I.E. spill liquid, power surge or other conditions that led up to your machine not coming on.

You can buy one here http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Gateway-MD2614U-Laptop-Battery/dp/B003W1UARM
That's not a bad price.. an old Toshiba Battery actually cost me $120 for a replacement.

Your computer tries to boot from various devices:
* CD-ROM
* disk-drive
* USB memory-stick
* 3.5" diskette
* network

in some order that has been configured (either at the factory, or by you, during BIOS SETUP).

So, if there is no media in the CD-ROM, no media in the diskette drive, no connected USB drive, then it will boot from either the network (if there is a network-cable that is connected to a "boot-server" system) or from the disk-drive.

So, is your disk-drive getting power?
Is the "data" cable between the motherboard and the disk-drive connected?
Is the disk-drive "dead" (not spinning) ?

Check your disk-drive.

You may need to purchase a new disk-drive, connect it, and reinstall Windows.

the issue seems to be internal malcuntion on the system board contact manufacturer to know the service options for it

If you do not know "HOW" to do it -- then STOP.

Take the computer and the new screen to a qualified technician, and hire them, about $60 for one hour labour, to do it safely and correctly.

A fast check to determine whether you have a problem with the power adapter, power cord or the laptop's battery is to turn off the laptop, remove the battery, connect the power adapter, turn on the laptop & see if it works.
If the laptop works directly from the power adapter with the battery removed, then the power adapter is good. In this case we can suspect that the battery is defective.

I would try just using a little bit more force (not too much!) the bezel will have clips around it to keep it in place along with the screws under the rubber protectors. Also make sure that the bezel doesn't hook in to the hinge cover in any way, as this will prevent it from coming off properly. If it does then pop the hinge covers off before continuing.