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...

Re: Gateway MA7 laptop won't charge or run off of A/C



I just wanted to thank you for the directions and, most of all, the pics! My motherboard was just a tad different but I was able to find a place to solder the wire to the motherboard and test it with my voltmeter before turning it on.

It works great! I am installing Windows as I write this.

Again, thanks!

Chris...

Re: Gateway MA7 laptop won't charge or run off of A/C



I made that mistake but fortunately I had one hand on the power button and the other hand on the power cord at the wall outlet, so there was a spark but no damage.

Chris...