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How to ? HELP I need to disassemble M305CRV

post #1 of 4
8/24/07 at 1:29am
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any assistance with be greatly appreciated - I've searched all day and cannot find instructions on how to completely disassemble my Gateway laptop M305CRV -

I need to get to the power connector/jack on the motherboard - it's loose - and i need to repair asap - it's the only computer and I work online (I know, I know, I just haven't been able to buy a 2nd comp). I've already replaced the keyboard and bezel on this computer and did great, but Gateway doesn't provide any documentation on removing the motherboard.....

I know the jack is on it's way out - sometimes the adapter isn't connecting at all and the battery drains......

Thanks so much.
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post #2 of 4
8/24/07 at 6:07am
http://www.notebookforums.com/showth...81#post2710781

http://www.eserviceinfo.com/
browse this for something that comes close to ur model

cheers ...
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post #3 of 4
8/24/07 at 9:35am
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thanks - i will try this - the comp is going to go out soon! so i may not be back for awhile - will let everyone know how it went
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post #4 of 4
10/19/07 at 11:44am
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Thought I'd follow up in case this information is useful to anyone else.

It was way too daunting a task for me to repair the laptop on my own - I got about a quarter of the way through disassembling it and realized that I was in way over my head.

Somewhere online (here?) I found Comprehensive Computing in VA - they were GREAT to work with - I send the laptop from Brooklyn, NY by UPS. Very courteous and knowledgeable staff and highly competent - my laptop is like new.

They soldered a new DC adapter onto the motherboard for $99 - I highly recommend them. Every repair shop in my area told me that they either wouldn't repair it or that they would replace the motherboard for $400+

comprehensivecomputing.net


Good luck - Patti
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