Gateway 7k series, wont come on

[tygressjanie]

My gateway 7110gx died, now with battery in, the battery charging light flashes when I push the pwr button, but it doesn't come on, nothing spins at all. Also, without the battery and only ac pwr, it doesn't do anything at all, no flashing of the charging light.

I've tried removing the hdd, graphics card, and ram, and it still produces the same results with battery vs. a/c pwr. I can't get into the blessed thing to try anything else...any suggestions, or does anyone know of a link with instructions for opening?

 

[wahnula]

First step in laptop repair: Remove battery, disconnect from mains, press & hold power button for 30 seconds. Plug back in & try...anything?

Tony