I need to replace the monitor swivel on my Gateway CX2618. I need instructions. Thanks

you may need to reset it, i found that some times tablets will crash when flexed, normaly to force shutdown will be a matter of pressing 2 buttons at the same time for 8 seconds.

You can download the video and device drivers for your model Gatewaylaptop from this WEB site. Make sure you select your model laptop and thecorrect Windows drivers. Click on this link to download the drivers: -
http://driver-pro.com/related/english/hardware-drivers/?a=12221&gclid=COmm19XHtpwCFSMSagodPRuwnQ&hit=1

You can download the video and device drivers for yourmodel Gateway laptop from this WEB site. Make sure you select your model laptopand the correct Windows drivers. Click on this link to download the drivers: -
http://driver-pro.com/related/english/hardware-drivers/?a=12221&gclid=COmm19XHtpwCFSMSagodPRuwnQ&hit=1

not sure about documentation - but for parts you might try dakotapcwarehouse.com - my company has found parts for a lot of its older gateway laptops there

First test if it works on an external monitor. If it does you will need to clear the CMOS. To clear it:
remove the battery, unplug the cord, and hold the ON button down for 30-60 seconds. Then turn it on. Thats how you clear it on most laptops.
If it does not work on the external monitor, you probally have a bad video card and need to replace the old one

In the back of the swivel there is a small release lever... push down (?) then with other hand hit the swivel base towards back, then lift unit up.

I had the same problem on both of my LP2417 monitors. It turned out that there was a swivel software installed that was causing the problem. I found it in my taskbar and it didn't work when trying to swivel the monitor so I went into my control panel, add/remove programs, found the offending software and uninstalled it. After a reboot I was able to control my monitor swivel with my built-in Windows desktop preferences.

I'm sorry I don't recall the exact software name (its been a few months) but it shouldn't be too hard to find.

First shine a flashlight on the screen. if you can see a very faint image on the screen the problem is the backlight. If not... it could be a few other problems, first test if it works on an external monitor. If it can then you need to cleear the CMOS. to do this you unplug the cord remove the battery and hold down the ON button for 30-60 seconds, then turn it on. If it does not work on the external monitor it is probally because you have a bad video card and need to replace it.

Look at these sites:

This is a good "how to" with pictures (although it doesn't show your particular model):
http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/category/lcd-screen-repair/

This shows how to remove the keyboard for your model:
http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Solo_Series/p5350/8508369/8508369.htm

http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Solo_Series/P5300/P5300nv.shtml

http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/manuals/8508399/8508399.htm

Manual for your model:
http://www.supportspot.net/gateway5300.pdf

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