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  • comitatus1
    New Member
    • Feb 2011
    • 3
    #1

    Gateway ML6732 Power Problems...

    Hi Everyone!

    I have a problem with the above laptop that I have never run into before.

    Here goes:

    The laptop runs fine on AC power and charges the battery. I have tested the battery on another Gateway so I know the indicator light is working properly.

    IF I unplug the laptop while it is on, it runs for 5-7 seconds [everytime] and then dies.

    IF I turn the laptop on without the AC adapter plugged in it powers up, again for 5-7 seconds then dies.

    I don't understand how the power could go one way, i.e. to charge the battery but not the other way, i.e. run the laptop.

    It doesn't appear that the battery is charging more slowly than normal either.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks in advance.

    Chris
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    • ablacon64
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2011
      • 89
      #2
      Re: Gateway ML6732 Power Problems...

      I don't know that machine or motherboard but near the battery connector there are mosfets that work like a switch. Usually they are SO-8 package, easy to recognize. They switch between AC and DC power. Your problem may be there.

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