Comments on: How to disassemble Gateway NV to fix DC jack

By: Kathie

Kathie — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 07:59:03 +0000

Is there an alternative way to charge this type of laptop without taking it completely apart and re-soldering the DC? Mine broke off inside of it, and I really don’t have the money to take it in for repairs right now. These are very descriptive and easy to follow instructions, but I have no soldering skills or any experience working on computers. I’m afraid I’d mess it up. Is my only option to get it repaired at a computer repair store? I don’t really want my computers hard drive tampered with. This computer has my photoshop and flash software installed. Any help would be appreciated.

By: John Brewster

John Brewster — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 20:07:52 +0000

I’m repairing a Gateway P5WS6 charging port. The internal port broke loose and came out with the charger. There’s four wires, two black and two red. I can solder but I’m not sure where they go?

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:14:04 +0000

I fixed it. The problem was that in step 17 you show removing the screw that holds the DVD drive – so I replaced it at that point of the re-assembly. You should remove that one red circle in step 17.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:22:07 +0000

Followed all the steps, replaced the DC jack and then tried to reverse everything. Got as far as step 3 but the DVD drive won’t go back in. The bracket isn’t bent and the connectors look fine. Help!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:43:51 +0000

I cannot thank you enough. I thought I was going to have to buy a whole new laptop. Shew! Bought a power port thingy for $5.62. Took the laptop apart. Did the de-solder and re-soldering part with the help of a friend. VOILA! My laptop actually works. I am truly shocked and so very thankful for your dis-assembly instructions. All my best to you and those of you who understand electronics.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 06:36:58 +0000

In reply to Jim. @ Jim, It's really hard to tell what is wrong without seeing the laptop. Make sure it's assembled correctly. If it's assembled correctly, it's possible you got a defective motherboard. Test the motherboard outside the laptop case. All you need is the motherboard, RAM, CPU and power button. In this bare bone configuration you should get at least a Logo on the external screen.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 01:34:10 +0000

I just got a new motherboard for my NV52 laptop ( the last one stopped charging battery, replacing DC Jack the battery didnt charge, so a new motherboard was bought was it was thought the whole motherboard was the problem), after reinstalling all components and connections, laptop wont boot up at all. The motherboard is the same as the one it replaced, but upon pressing power button nothing lights up at all, just trying to charge battery w/o turning it on yields nothing as well (no light indicating charging battery). Ive tested power of AC Adapter and that is giving me correct output but upon plugging in laptop the battery does not charge. On old motherboard the battery stopped charging but it still booted up as long as the battery had power. Any ideas?

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 02:43:39 +0000

In reply to Kathleen Dombrowski. @ Kathleen Dombrowski, First of all, thank you for supporting my site. I think you are talking about the microphone cable. You can buy this cable on eBay very cheap. Just go to eBay and search for "Mic Cable 23.42249.001" Is it the correct part? You can remove the black connector from this cable and use it in your laptop. In this case you don't have to disassemble the display in order to replace the hole cable. Hopefully it helps.

By: Kathleen Dombrowski

Kathleen Dombrowski — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:19:08 +0000

Hello,
Thank-You so much for your detailed instructions. I am replacing fan and heatsink on a NV5378u and everything went well until step 14. LCD cables, the 2 white connectors released fine but the small black wire would not release and it pulled out of male end. Male end released and crumbled. Can I strip those wires and insert ? can I order the male plug end? what advice? I have an old Dell Latitude D600 for parts, would something from it work? Also, because I appreciate this so much I am leaving a contribution in the Money Jar via PayPal.
Thank-You, in advance, Kathleen

By: Amosis55

Amosis55 — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:53:42 +0000

Reply to comment 142 Julian. Those wires are for the onboard speakers. The plastic clip broke, inside the receptacle on mine but I use the speakers on the TV anyhow.