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Screen Goes Blank on Gateway Laptop
By mikedilworth on Jun 29, 2008
I have a problem with my Gateway M-1625 Notebook which uses Windows Vista Home Basic. The problem is that screen sometimes goes blank right when I'm in the middle of doing something. I can't get it to turn back on. The computer won't go into sleep mode. I've tried leaving the computer alone, and nothing happens. The only thing I've been able to do is to turn off the computer by holding down the power button.
This has happened both when I'm running on battery and when I'm using A/C power. I think everytime this has happened was while I was connected to the internet. I originally was using AOL dial-up internet connection and recently switched to People PC (this issue has occurred both before and after I switched ISP).
This has happened both when I'm running on battery and when I'm using A/C power. I think everytime this has happened was while I was connected to the internet. I originally was using AOL dial-up internet connection and recently switched to People PC (this issue has occurred both before and after I switched ISP).
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- Gateway laptop after post i get black screen with white blinking curser , I can get into bios just fine.- hobertlangleDec 11, 2008
- I have almost the same issue on my gateway. Im told it needs a new display card, as this ones failing. But it never fully dies... - GnGklingerDec 08, 2008
- Have a gateway M - 1625 and the screen goes blank and have to press power button to restart the computer. Seems to be hapening more frequently.WTF?- Guest
Dec 06, 2008
- mine just shuts off randomely. seems to be a common problem. i was worried it was a srious virus but now i dont think thats the case. i think these laptops have crappy fans in them and just overheat. ive noticed sometimes my fan sounding like it turns on then off repeatedly never really kicking on fully.- minsmeat3Solution #2
posted on Jun 30, 2008
I have the same computer and experience the same thing. I have noticed it happens more often when I am laying down with the comp on my chest, which leads me to believe its an overheating thing. Sometimes it completely shuts down, but mostly the display just goes blank.
Whats been working for me is shutting it for a moment, (it doesnt sleep) opening it back up and pushing the power button a few times, varying the timing on how long I hold it down.
If you hold it too long it will shut the comp down.
Just fiddle with it.
Just worked for me 5 mins ago.
Bllsht that it happens tho.
Whats been working for me is shutting it for a moment, (it doesnt sleep) opening it back up and pushing the power button a few times, varying the timing on how long I hold it down.
If you hold it too long it will shut the comp down.
Just fiddle with it.
Just worked for me 5 mins ago.
Bllsht that it happens tho.
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Solution #3
posted on Jun 30, 2008
I would suggest connecting your laptop to an external monitor via the VGA port to see if the system is causing the problem or the display section.
It sounds like the latter.
If it is, then it could be a premature failure of the backlight lamp or the circuit that drives it, either will be less costly than a processor or main board repair.
BTW, I am desperately looking for an affordable replacement (we are very rural) for People PC; it is the lousiest ISP I have ever had and am really tired of their buggy software which never seems to improve and complaints are either ignored completely or given lip service by suggesting ineffective, stupid, fixes.
It sounds like the latter.
If it is, then it could be a premature failure of the backlight lamp or the circuit that drives it, either will be less costly than a processor or main board repair.
BTW, I am desperately looking for an affordable replacement (we are very rural) for People PC; it is the lousiest ISP I have ever had and am really tired of their buggy software which never seems to improve and complaints are either ignored completely or given lip service by suggesting ineffective, stupid, fixes.
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Comment by annette0465, posted on Jul 05, 2008
i have the exact same thing happen and since i had powered off so many times while it was actually still running and it did not shut down properly it corrupted some files and was unable to run chkdsk so i had to do a system recovery and lost my data files.
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