Comments on: How to take apart Gateway NX570X laptop. Disassembly guide.

By: Ron

Ron — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:22:46 +0000

Thank you very much for the excellent tutorial! I was looking for information on a Gateway MX6650 and it was nearly an identical procedure. I was unable to remove my DC-jack because it had 5 pins and I couldn’t keep more than one heated at the same time, so I removed as much solder as possible, cleaned up, and resoldered nice and neat in place and it works like a charm. Even if it only lasts 5 or 6 months like some people have said, it’s worth it for now! Thanks again and awesome work!

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:16:11 +0000

Lawrence,

I have the same problem with the Gateway model 6520GZ. Do you or anyone here have disassembly instructions for this laptop?

Check out the “Gateway laptops” category on the right side of the website. Maybe you’ll find something similar in there.

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:40:13 +0000

I have the same problem with the Gateway model 6520GZ. Do you or anyone here have disassembly instructions for this laptop?
Thanks,
Lawrence

By: sammy

sammy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:48:24 +0000

Hi … I just want to know how to connect traces with cable Cause same thing happent to me when i was replacing my jack and now laptop only work with battery power .. would you please explain or show some photo on how to connect traces with cable
thanks

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:35:50 +0000

karla,

i just recently got my computer checked by a professional
and he told me my motherboard is damnaged.
i need to know how to replace this
and what is the cheapest i can buy a motherboard for.
i am not an expert but i caught on quick!

In the post above I explain how to remove the motherboard in order to replace the power jack. You simply swap the motherboard with a new one and install it back into the laptop.
How much for a new motherboard? I don’t know, search on eBay or google it.

By: karla

karla — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:24:40 +0000

Thank you this is exactly what i was looking for!

question though.

i just recently got my computer checked by a professional
and he told me my motherboard is damnaged.
i need to know how to replace this
and what is the cheapest i can buy a motherboard for.
i am not an expert but i caught on quick!

im sure anyone one figure this out but it took me
about 5 minutes to learn how to get my data out of my hard drive
and i only spend $15 on on the hard drive enclosure.

anything will help!

thank you!

By: Mart W.

Mart W. — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:33:28 +0000

Hello,

First off, awesome site! Excellent work friend.

I have a MT6840 that will not power up at all. I removed the mainboard and examined the DC power connector and found it intact and secure. I also examined the entire mainboard and did not find any obvious signs of overheating/abuse etc.

Battery and Power adapter tests good.

Any suggestions?

Thanks again!

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:52:48 +0000

Michael Mil,

I have a gateway laptop that slowly stop powering. I replaced the battery. The replacement worked but the power connection had a short. I followed your awesome directions. I am in the process of fixing the power connection. I need to know where to get a replacement part or do I need to replace it? Where to find parts?

First of all thank you for the donation.
I cannot tell if the power jack in your laptop has to be replaced without looking at the laptop. If the laptop switches from AC power to battery power when you wiggle the adapter plug inside the connector, most likely the power connector has to be resoldered or replaced.
You can follow this guide: Fixing DC power jack in a laptop.
It’s not for beginners. Proceed on your own risk.

By: Michael Mil

Michael Mil — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:27:25 +0000

I have a gateway laptop that slowly stop powering. I replaced the battery. The replacement worked but the power connection had a short. I followed your awesome directions. I am in the process of fixing the power connection. I need to know where to get a replacement part or do I need to replace it? Where to find parts? Thanks for an awesome attention to detail.

By: Brock Madill

Brock Madill — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:17:25 +0000

My NX 570 recently started freezing and displaying a screen full of vertical lines. Eventually the screen went blank and the only way I could even boot it up at all was using an external monitor and in Safe Mode. I ended up reformatting and reinstalling Vista and thought it was going to work, but soon after it started doing the same thing again.

I suspect it is the video card, but I am unsure if it can be replaced, fixed or if the entire mother board must be replaced. The video in my laptop is the ATI Mobility RADEON x1400 graphic, which sounds like it should be a separate video card. Does anyone know if it a dedicated video card or have any solutions for me?