Gateway M-1625 Notebook - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

check the BIOS version, if there is an update for it on the gateway site apply it. a checksum error in CMOS BIOS cannot be overcome and you will always have to deal with this issue if no bios updates are available. There is a slim chance that you can revert back to an earlier version.

this laptop can take 4G ram http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/Gateway-memory/M-1000+Series/M-1625-upgrades.htmlif the memory modules are not from the same brand range, this can often be the issue.it SHOULD be able to run with just 1 2G module but will run better with 2 1G rather than the single, assuming it's the right type for the machine.If I'm upgrading pc memory, I remove the old and replace with Crucial or Kingston kits so as not to mix brands and ranges.

If it's just jammed/stuck, try a LITTLE silicon spray. Compressed air?

Sounds like you might have viruses and malware. Try malwarebytes anti-malware it's FREE and it's here:http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=5756&file=15&evp=693ee0b20204960edfd909666f809b26Make sure to select the non-pro version.Install and use TDSSKiller also (Also FREE):http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=6895&file=1&evp=6ee854ea7c22f46734f10d4e193d17ceYou can try Superantispyware as well (Also FREE):http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=5116&file=15&evp=4b877f10ddee47cecae8038a2f67054eIf you don't have a good anti-virus program already you can use Avira. It's FREE as well, just make sure to configure it to "Select All" Threat categories. Here it is:http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=955&file=15&evp=b7cc93b8a46387032dd7756deb50bbbd

hmm depending on age of computer this might be a few thingstry this firstturn off computerPress F8 to get SAFE Mode while turning back onsee how that works.report back please

'unfortunately you can'. It is, like most laptops, an onboard graphics card. Sorry buddy!

You can turn on your laptop first and then put the disk in the driver. It seems your laptop is set to start from the disk, and if you do as I said above it should not effect it

you have create a bootable usb stick. you will also add the bios files downloaded from gateway's site on the same stick. if you need further information ask me :)

maybe overheat

remove the fan to clean it and aply. thermo paste.

Why would one wish to do that?
Go to Control Panel, then to Device Manager. Find pointing device and double click it. Now dissable the driver.
Re booting your Notebook will start it up again as it will look to refresh the driver.

are all cooling fans spinning none stomped of blocked check heat sink is attached to CPU properly.

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Do you have the adapter plugged in? if yes then make sure it is working.
Take out the battery and try using the laptop with just the adapter, and vice versa.
If neither works, try a different adapter.
If that does not help then there is a hardware issue with the laptop, you will need a technician.

the hardest part generally is opening the chassis first thing you want to do is figure out what cpu are compatible the next would be to buy the best thermal paste you can buy and last make sure you dont try to force the cpu into the socket all and all if you have replaced a cpu in a desktop than its not that bad

Start taking your laptop apart piece by piece and test it after each removed component:
1. Remove the hard drive and test the laptop.
2. Remove the DVD drive and test the laptop.
3. Remove the wireless card and test the laptop.
4. Unplug the display panel from the motherboard/video card and test the laptop.
etc....
Continue taking it apart until you have only three major components connected: motherboard (with video card), processor, and memory. If you still experience the same problem, most likely it's bad motherboard.
By the way, before you start, try reconnecting the memory module. If you have two modules installed, try removing them one by one and test the laptop with each one separately.

1st you take the the four screws out where the batter is and then there anther that has intal k next to it. 2nd flip back over slowly pop open the power panal off and theres two screws there and thats it

Video cards of laptops or notebooks are not generally upgradeable. Just desktops and towers are.

Remove Battery. Wait 30 seconds, then place back in unit and see if this allows it to power on.

if u r preety confident then only try it

u can get videos on youtube..
try it

but b carefull..

To restore the system, use the following steps:

Turn on the system and repeatedly tap F8 key.

On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to select Repair your Computer, and then press ENTER.


In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select the appropriate keyboard layout, and then click Next.


In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select the user account that has Administrator rights, and then click OK.


In the System Recovery Options window, select Recovery Manager.

In the Gateway Recovery Center window, click Next.

In the Gateway system recovery window, select Recovery with automatic data backup.


In the Recovery with automatic data backup window, select Yes, and then click Next.


In the Recovery is complete window, click Finish.

In the System Recovery Options window, select Restart.