gateway power on but screen stay black
power light come on but the screen stay black
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“Blank/Black Screen” on a Gateway Laptop
Ridiculous problem.
Simple fix.
This works 90% of the time.
Turn on Laptop. The tiny blue light means it’s on.
Top left corner of the keyboard.
The button next to “Esc”.
Labeled “LCD” - Better known as “F1”.
Press it.
All good?
I hope it was that simple.
I also hope someone at Gateway does the company a favor and removes that button.
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That worked for me. Thank you so much I can't believe it was that simple. Very appreciative ❤️
I don't know whether to to kiss you or punch my laptop first. You're amazing! Thanks!
It didn't work for me!!!, 🤨😭😒😠🤬
Unfortunately, my F1 is a "Zzz" button. Still tried it, but nope.
I was on my computer and than the screen went blank but shows it’s on so I’ve tried everything in the last 3 hours and it still hasn’t worked
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3 possiblities:
1-bad ram module
2-remove ALL power supply to unit. Battery, power cord. Push and hold power button for 60 seconds. Try it now.
3-bad inverter board or backlight bulb.
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One way or t'other, it did work. Thanks.
Well i did the hold the power button down for 60 seconds and was counting to 60 but I only got to 8 when it started to power off then on again so now it’s on and I am going to the same website I went to when it went haywire the website is xfinity. Com but I don’t know if that was the problem
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Take the memory out. Mine did the same thing.
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Are you saying to replace it ? Or just take it out and try to start it?
The idea is to reseat the memory module(s) i.e. remove/replace, in case it is a faulty connection between the memory module and the motherboard preventing the laptop from passing POST.
Be sure to disconnect or remove the laptop's battery before removing/replacing the module(s) to avoid damaging them electrically.
I pressed the F1 and it did absolutely nothing. I still have a black screen.
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@suejenkins exact model is your Gateway? what are the issues with it?
Engr. Says display IC is bad but no suitable replacement? What do I do?
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12 Comments
Does the pc give a series of beeps when you turn it on? If so how many beeps?
by Jeff DeVaun
no it does not beep
by mrsizzy209
Yes 2 beep when powered up
by terryconnock
Gateway lap top computer is on but the screen is black.
by barbara rowlette
Yes it comes on! The screen just stays black
by O'Sean Head
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