Gateway 7320Gz has lost its way. I try to reformat, but it freezes at restart while loading other devices. What gives?

go to net search Gateway 7320GZ; 7322GZ; 7325GZ; 7326GZ; 7330GH; 7330G service maintenance manual pdf download and save file open file and follow instructions on diss assembly ,it can take awhile to find the manual though ,that is what i usually do when working on any laptop.

Well, if it's your IDE controller, you're not going to get it fixed without replacing the motherboard. But it seems equally likely it could just be a short in an IDE cable. That could also lead to the corrupt files that caused you to have to reformat in the first place. A new IDE cable is probably around $10, and available at any computer store. I'd suggest starting with that.

your pc is being infected, sorry for your files but only solutions is reformat and next time put the best antivirus and turn on your deep freeze..

Save ur data & & reinstall the Operating system

ya may be is this HDD issue or OS issue.

Hello, you can reset the battery, battery off, after 45 second push down the power botton for 5 secund and release,then put it back the battery and try turn on ,if don't working,you can try follow this link to change the battery.
Amazon com Gateway 7320gz Laptop Replacement AC Power Adapter Includes...

remember your model is 7320gz notebook but it your notebook is Gateway® 7000 Series
here the site for your notebook series they all the same unless you added something too it like extra ram etc..
http://support.gateway.com/support/manlib/Notebooks/7000/7000.shtml

good luck

are you able to do a system restore back before the upgrade which I am almost sure you did right, take the computer back in time to the upgrade you were able to do with it, like if you had xp upgrade to vista, you don't need the 16 digit number, if this is windows that is, if this is a gateway computer this of course wont work.

try to download it from www.gateway.com

Phillynoy was right on! I have been fighting with the recovery and restoration hanging. When I read Phillynoy's comment about the optimal speed setting, I called Gateway. The tech said she would be glad to tell me how to change those settings for $59 tech fee (first 30 minutes). So I decided to look in the bios and there it was under Advanced. Change to disable the optimal speed and the computer has finally completed the installation! Praise God!

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