5. Gateway Laptops
How to replace screen inverter in Gateway (eMachines) laptop
This tutorial explains how replace screen inverter in a Gateway AKA eMachines laptop. The display panel disassembly procedure will be the same as for many other models.
If I look really close at the screen I can still see that the LCD is still working - it’s just the backlight that’s dead. Not only that but […]
Replacing internal memory in Gateway 7000 series laptop
These instructions explain how to access and replace the internal memory module in Gateway 7000 series laptops. The instructions were created for a Gateway 7405 laptop but should work for the 7000 series. Replacing internal memory module in this model can be very tricky. The internal memory slot is located under the keyboard but even […]
Replacing internal memory in a Gateway 7540 laptop
Here’s an illustrated guide for accessing and replacing internal memory on a Gateway 7540 laptop.
Let me say something before starting…It’s not my fault if you break something while doing this!
This should only be attempted if you are familiar with electronics/computers and feel comfortable taking your laptop apart.
This may invalidate whatever warranty you have on your […]
Upgrading CPU, graphics card, memory on a Gateway 8550GB laptop
Is it possible to make your Gateway 8550GB laptop run faster? Can you replace stock CPU, graphics card, memory with faster replacements? According to MXM-Upgrade the laptop upgrade is possible. Fortunately, you can easily access all three components (CPU, memory, graphics card) if you remove the memory bay cover from the laptop bottom. You can […]
Replacing memory, hard drive, keyboard on Gateway laptops
Do you want to replace memory, hard drive or keyboard on a gateway laptop but don’t know how? These instructions are available from the Gateway website, you just have to know where to find them. I’ll give you a few hints.
1. Browse to Gateway Support Documents and find your laptop series in the list.
2. Select […]
Laptop displays S.M.A.R.T. hard drive error and turns off
I’m having problems with my laptop. It froze on me one day so I was stupid and pulled the battery out of the back. When I restarted it I got a blue screen error saying unmountable boot volume. I did a chkdsk on my drive and a fixmbr and it fixed it for 3 weeks. […]