Having problems with your Gateway PC Laptops ?
Power cord is plugged in, but the computer won't turn on
\015 The power cord is plugged in but the laptop won't turn on. It's a fairly new cord so i'm wondering if the power supply needs to be replaced.\015
Answers :
That could be. If your battery is dead and the adapter won't charge it, you can't turn it on.
Test the adapter with a multi-meter to see if it is putting out the correct voltage which should be 18 volts, if I remember correctly.
Test the adapter with a multi-meter to see if it is putting out the correct voltage which should be 18 volts, if I remember correctly.
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