I dropped my laptop, is it worth it getting it fixed?
478752
It might be something simple.  Depends upon how old the laptop is.  Most laptop service centers charge $60 to $70 to diagnose what is wrong.  If they can fix it and it's a reasonable price you can repair it and they usually will apply the diagnosis fee towards the repair costs.  Worth getting it check out to find out.
870449
Is there problems with the laptop?
393055
If it is a new laptop, bring it back to the store, contact the manufacturer site for help.\nIf it is old, bring it to the store for repair, cause it is a hardware problem, more fix on your end only cause more trouble.\nKeyboard is a very robust device, so if it doesnt function as expected, it got to be hardware.
1070013
Could be that it was jarred and an internal component is not seated properly.  If you are comfortable with doing so, you can try reseating the memory, hard drive, wifi card, etc... to see if that fixes the problem.  If you are not comfortable doing so, take it to someone who is.
100669
Basically, *you* can't fix it. Take it to a *laptop* repair shop.  It sounds like one or more of the polerization filters may be damaged, but that is not something easily replaced....
596075
the repair will be as much as the new drive. Unless it is under warrenty, it won't be worth it, and even so, the transport cost is probably almost as much as the new drive
383841
probably.... i'd search on Ebay for a replacement screen or a "parts" laptop in the same family line as yours.  swapping the monitors isn't all that difficult if you have the same model screen and a bit of patience :)
890316
Same dumb question - get it in your head that yo need to send the laptop for repairs and stop wasting our time.
773847
You could use an external hard disk drive to backup data before sending your laptop for repair... It would not necessarily be an added cost as the drive could be used as and when you want in the long run... very useful...
660797
hmm, is it a self contained hard drive or an internal one. If it is external, open the thing up and see if you can place it in your pc and use it... \nIf it is internal, you need to be more specific and give more info on how it crashed, if your pc still works, ect. It maybe that it fried, got damaged or somehow got corrupted. If you get no response from it at all( try the variables, changing cables, power outlet, turn on off, install/backup drivers), either consult a personal comp tech to take a look at it, since it's hard to diagnose, or get a new one. Sorry
1045865
If it's a laptop, check to see if it's warranteed. My friend did that, and the thing was new enough that the company sent a replacement board to a local computer place to replace it for her. You'll want to leave out the "beer" part though when you talk to them. I bought the insurance for just that purpose!She didn't buy insurance, it was basic warrante came w/hers. Until then you should ne able to plug a normal PC keyboard into it and still use it!
845012
If its the power adapter, why not replace it.  theres universal ones out there at most popular stores, and if you search the internet and hit the auction sites you should be able to find it relatively inexpensively.\n\nAs far as fixing the power adapter, Id try either doing a google search for fixing circuits, OR go down to the local bookstore and/or library and pick up a book that way.\n\nI dont know if Id be so bold as to try experimenting with the power adapter if I wasnt knowledgeable since a power fluctuation could do some serious damage throughout the laptop.\nThats up to you though
1022454
Yes, you can.  It's on the hard drive.  Make sure the service technicians do not plan to wipe your hard drive prior to returning your laptop to you.  A good tech won't, but the bozos at places like Best Buy often do.
10420
You can replace it yourself but, the process is pretty involved for a novice person. If you have a lot of experience working with desktops and electronics you will have no problem.\nYou pretty much have to take the entire laptop apart in order to get to the fan. I've done this many times and it takes 20-30 minutes. \nThe PDF below from IBM explains how to remove and replace anything on the laptop in pretty good detail.\nIf you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself there are several sellers on ebay.com who will replace the part for $50 + shipping.\nGood luck.
763605
It's not really fixed, its injured and has made a partial recovery. Like you have already decided it's time to replace the drive.
792367
i have fixed those connectors before.\nits not real easy to get to one of those.\none must take everthing off the motherboard, then, pull the motherboard.\nthe connector will need to be reseated and soldered back on.\nputting a laptop back together can be hair raising
1048547
I have to tell you that it takes no longer to repair a laptop than it does a desktop, if its a true technician, have Gateway send it back to you or have them send you a new one.  That cable is a easy replacement and should not take more than the time to get the part, and being GATEWAY they should have it already.