HW_Savvy_WannaBe
2009-06-18 06:04:30 UTC
Here is my dilemma... troubleshooting an old Gateway FLEXATXSTC PC...
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Hello,
I was hoping I could find someone who is familiar with Gatewa
FLEXATXSTC Essentials computer? I got it from a friend and wanted to se
if I could get it up and running. I changed out some capacitors due t
the inability to show an video...that worked. Now I'm onto getting int
the BIOS since that is the last screen that shows up...
I have a few kbs with a PS2 plug so I went out and got a USB/PS
adapter to navigate in BIOS, but the computer doesn't recognize the kb
I read that I could test the usb to see if they're fried using a
optical mouse...all usb ports are working...the light on the optica
mouse went on every time I plugged it in.
If there is anybody that has experience with these computers, pleas
offer some direction. I would gladly appreciate it!
Mahalo!
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First of all the capacitors you used should be low ESR and rated at 10
deg. C or more (there are 125 and 130 deg. C types about), it would b
wise to avoid using standard 85 deg. C types as they won't last a
long.
You only need to replaced them when they start showing signs o
styress, see Bad caps in mobos, this equally applies to any othe
electronic equipment, video cards and power supplies.
The caps I replaced were in fact bulging and/or leaking...Check
Try looking in Device manager under Keyboard see if there is any error
indicated by a yellow triangular exclamation mark, you will also be abl
to check the device and check the drivers by clicking on the + sign i
the tiny square box.
I ended up buying a cheapo usb keyboard. kb is recognized now...Check
Also check the keyboard setting in bios might be another idea
something like 'Halt on Keyboard error' try it disabled.
You could drop a post in Gateway section, heres the Index, you'll fin
it right at bottom under Brand systems in it's subsection....
... please note do read this FAQ first as we are not responsible fo
any post in Usenet sections.
davy
Presently, I think the HD is bad because I switched it with othe
"older" HD I have and the other two are recognized, but not the orgina
one...DANG IT! Right now, that's the only thing I can think of...chang
out the HD, but in the attempts to keep my budget down, (I spent $2
already on it. I was hoping to top at $20) it looks like I might b
spending a little bit more. I still wanted to upgrade the RAM to 51
MB, maybe put in a better video card and eventually find a better cpu.
Anyone got any suggestions as to what upgrades, if you wanna call i
that, would be sufficient for this old machine ? Thanks to everyon
who has helped me thus far
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Hello,
I was hoping I could find someone who is familiar with Gatewa
FLEXATXSTC Essentials computer? I got it from a friend and wanted to se
if I could get it up and running. I changed out some capacitors due t
the inability to show an video...that worked. Now I'm onto getting int
the BIOS since that is the last screen that shows up...
I have a few kbs with a PS2 plug so I went out and got a USB/PS
adapter to navigate in BIOS, but the computer doesn't recognize the kb
I read that I could test the usb to see if they're fried using a
optical mouse...all usb ports are working...the light on the optica
mouse went on every time I plugged it in.
If there is anybody that has experience with these computers, pleas
offer some direction. I would gladly appreciate it!
Mahalo!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First of all the capacitors you used should be low ESR and rated at 10
deg. C or more (there are 125 and 130 deg. C types about), it would b
wise to avoid using standard 85 deg. C types as they won't last a
long.
You only need to replaced them when they start showing signs o
styress, see Bad caps in mobos, this equally applies to any othe
electronic equipment, video cards and power supplies.
The caps I replaced were in fact bulging and/or leaking...Check
Try looking in Device manager under Keyboard see if there is any error
indicated by a yellow triangular exclamation mark, you will also be abl
to check the device and check the drivers by clicking on the + sign i
the tiny square box.
I ended up buying a cheapo usb keyboard. kb is recognized now...Check
Also check the keyboard setting in bios might be another idea
something like 'Halt on Keyboard error' try it disabled.
You could drop a post in Gateway section, heres the Index, you'll fin
it right at bottom under Brand systems in it's subsection....
... please note do read this FAQ first as we are not responsible fo
any post in Usenet sections.
davy
Presently, I think the HD is bad because I switched it with othe
"older" HD I have and the other two are recognized, but not the orgina
one...DANG IT! Right now, that's the only thing I can think of...chang
out the HD, but in the attempts to keep my budget down, (I spent $2
already on it. I was hoping to top at $20) it looks like I might b
spending a little bit more. I still wanted to upgrade the RAM to 51
MB, maybe put in a better video card and eventually find a better cpu.
Anyone got any suggestions as to what upgrades, if you wanna call i
that, would be sufficient for this old machine ? Thanks to everyon
who has helped me thus far