Pc power issue

Theripppa · Post by **Theripppa** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:20 pm

hey guys, i got a question about my gf's comp, i believe its a gateway gt5414e. Its not been powering up correctly..sometimes taking 15 to 20 times hitting power button before it comes on. Im wondering if its the power supply...gateway told her to send it to them for $80 and go from there. Any ideas, power supply or connection to motherboard?...

Paul.nz · Post by **Paul.nz** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:43 pm

Firstly look at the battery and replace if it is the voltage is down.It is on the motherboard and very flat.

Theripppa · Post by **Theripppa** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:59 pm

actually i think i have one here, i bought for her other comp, i didnt even think about that...ill give it a try, thanks Paul

Theripppa · Post by **Theripppa** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:27 pm

ok, didnt think to ask , but how can you test the voltage of the battery?..lol....

Paul.nz · Post by **Paul.nz** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:09 pm

The only way to test the battery is to use a voltmeter.If you dont have one dont buy one.Just buy a new battery of even remove one from your pc to try.

Theripppa · Post by **Theripppa** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:32 am

ok, i thought you might say a volt meter..got one at my house, not here...didnt know if there was another way with this penny looking batteries...thanks again Paul

Theripppa · Post by **Theripppa** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:46 am

I replaced the battery and same problem. When push the power button, the fans starts, the lights flash on the dvd drives...but not complete power up. Have to unplug pc and replug it in then hit power button, over and over for it to finally power up.