Symptom-To-Fru Error Messages; Lcd; Power - Gateway NV55 Service Manual

Symptom-to-FRU error messages

LCD

Symptom / Error
The LCD backlight doesn't work.
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The LCD is too dark.
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The LCD brightness cannot be adjusted.
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The LCD contrast cannot be adjusted.
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The LCD screen is unreadable.
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Missing pels in characters.
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The screen appears abnormal.
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The wrong color is displayed.
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The LCD is displaying extra horizontal or vertical
lines.

Power

Symptom / Error
The notebook shuts down during operation.
The notebook doesn't turn on.
The notebook doesn't turn off.
The battery can't be charged.
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Action in Sequence
Run "Load Setup Defaults" using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot
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the notebook.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
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Test or replace the keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key
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doesn't work).
Check the LCD inverter ID.
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Test or replace the LCD cable.
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Test or replace the LCD inverter.
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Test or replace the LCD.
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Test or replace the system board.
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Reconnect the LCD connector.
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Check the LCD inverter ID.
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Test or replace the LCD cable.
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Test or replace the LCD inverter.
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Test or replace the LCD.
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Test or replace the system board.
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Check the LCD inverter ID.
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Test or replace the LCD cable.
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Test or replace the LCD inverter.
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Test or replace the LCD.
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Test or replace the system board.
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Action in Sequence
Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See
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the power system" on page
Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the power adapter.
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Test or replace the system board.
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Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See
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the power system" on page
Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the power adapter.
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Test or replace the system board.
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Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See
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the power system" on page
Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds.
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Test or replace the system board.
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Test the battery pack. See
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Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the system board.
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