i own a LX6810-10 desktop computer for nearly 2 years now. Its a great computer and all but recently i hit an issue.
When i turn on the computer, now all i get is a black (blank) screen and the fan inside the computer is running at its maxium speed (very noisy). I immediately hold down the power button to turn it off. Wait a few secs then power the computer back on. The normal “beep” and all the sounds of a computer waking-starting up occurs (and the fan is now back to its normal speed (sound) but the screen is blank.
I then turn off the computer, unplug the entire thing and wait a few mins then put the power back up and start the computer. After a few mins at the “gateway logo” start up screen i am able to get into windows and everything is just fine.
My issue is what is wrong with the computer? I dont think its a very good thing if i have to unplug my computer everytime i want to turn it on, and the same issues happens frequently (not always) when i recover my computer from sleep mode. Can you guys help me or give me some insight? thanks
I have exactly the same issue with a Gateway LX-6810. After careful observation of this event many times, I think it is somewhat safe to rule out the video card that came stock with the system. I believe the problem is with the power supply. Having said that, there may be two possible causes. 1. The 3 and/or 5 volt sections of the power supply may be showing signs of age and in the early stages of failure. Most of the items that you can hear running are the 12 volt items. 2. The LX-6810 came with two software applications that affect operation of the power supply — Smart Copy and Smart Launcher. I think it was silly of Gateway to set up that arrangement, but it is what it is. If you have used a tune-up type utility to disable these, see if you can reenable both with the same utility. If you have not uninstalled these applications, you can also do this manually by placing a shortcut to the executable for both in the Start Up folder. I can offer additional directions on this manual procedure if you need them. If the LX 6810 power button blinks when the system is in sleep mode, then Smart Copy and Smart Launcher are most likely properly set up. If the power button goes black (off) when in sleep mode, reenable SC and SL to load at computer boot up by using the manual method I just suggested. Your feedback on these suggestions would be most appreciated. ***** One more thought— Have you added any additional controller cards to your system (for example, a USB 3.0 controller card)?? Many of these will tap into the power supply’s 5 volt line and randomly cause unusual losses of adequate voltage at other points in the system. BTW — the LX 6810 came with only a 400 watt power supply (not much horsepower to spare). Good Luck. Texas Big Ed.