HI, I am hoping that someone can help me. I bought this laptop back in Feb. of 2007 and purchased the extended warranty but it wasn't through Gateway and they there in tech support want to spend more time dealing with that then just giving me a yes or no.

I just started a new business and I am really broke and my Laptop died. It has water damage and needs a new motherboard says the ext. warranty company that wants $500 to fix it. I found a motherboard for around $80 bucks on a Gateway MP8708. It is part number DAPA6AMB6D5. My components on my computer are this:
Specifications
Part Number: 4006172RUMA Motherboard w/943GML and 1394 (FRU)
Feature Description
Processor ? Supported: Intel? Yonah/Merom Dual-Core, Single Core & Celeron?-M CPUs
? Package: Socket 479 pin, uFCPGA
? FSB: 533/667MHz
Core Logic ? North Bridge: Intel? 945GM/943GML
? South Bridge: Intel? 82801GBM
System Memory ? Base: 0 MB Down
? Socket: Two 200-pin SO-DIMM sockets, both user accessible
? Type: DDR-II 533/667 MHz
? Channel: Dual-channel
? Maximum: 2 GB
Graphics ? Controller: 950GMA
? Bus: Integrated in notebook
? Memory Options: 64 MB (default)
? Display Interface: 1-CH LVDS
? TV-Out: S-video
? Brightness Control: PWM, 8-Levels
Communications ? Modem: Si3080 w/MoM or MoM DC
? Networking: Intel? Ekron 10/100 82562GZ
? Integrated Wireless: Mini-PCI Type III B
Storage ? Hard drive: SATA I/F, Direct Connect to MB
? Optical drive: PATA I/F, Direct Connect to MB
Key Asics ? Audio: SigmaTel 9250
? KBC: NS 97541L
? ExpressCard: Integrated in notebook
? Memory reader: TI PCI-8412
? AC adapter: 65 W
Ports Summary ? Four - USB 2.0
? One - CRT
? One - S-video
? One - ExpressCard
? One - IEEE 1394
? One - Memory reader
? One - Microphone jack
? One - Headphone jack
? One - RJ-11
? One - RJ-45
? One - DC input
Internal Connectors ? Keyboard: KB matrix connected to keyboard controller (KBC) via motherboard
? Touchpad: Connected to KBC via PS/2 Port
? Power Button: Input to KBC
Security ? BIOS: POST password, HDD password
? Theft recovery: Support for CompuTrace BIOS Persistence Module
BIOS Specifications ? ACPI 2.0, WFM 2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, USB floppy disk drive boot support Phoenix Core SP2 or later
? PXE Boot, WoLOM (Wake-on LAN on Motherboard)


This is the info on the components from Gateways site on the MP8708

Components list for

Batteries and AC Adapters
arrow2527741R - 65-Watt 2-Prong AC Adapter and Power Cord Assembly (CRU/EURP)
arrow6501016R - 2-Prong Power Cord (CRU/EURP)
arrow6501050 - 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery (CRU/EURP)
arrow6501051 - 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery (CRU/EURP)
arrow6501052 - 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery (CRU/EURP)

Chassis Parts
arrow2522780R - M2.5x9.0L-I(BNI)(NYLOK) (CRU/EURP)
arrow8010361R - Left Hinge (FRU)

Hard Drives
arrow2527768R - 160-GB 5400-RPM SATA Hard Drive Assembly (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527769R - 160-GB 5400-RPM SATA Hard Drive Assembly (CRU/EURP)

Keyboards
arrow8011381R - US Keyboard (CRU/EURP)

LCD Display Panel
arrow2527770R - 17.1-inch WXGA TFT Display Panel Assembly (1440x900) (Platinum) (FRU)

Memory
arrow2527649R - 1024 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Assembly (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527650R - 1024 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Assembly - (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527752R - 1024 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Assembly (CRU/EURP)

Motherboard
arrow4006145R - UMA Motherboard w/945GM and 1394 (FRU)

Network
arrow6003022R - Integrated 802.11a/b/g Wireless Networking (FRU)

Optical Drives or DVD Decoder Cards
arrow2527760R - 8X Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer Assembly (Platinum) (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527762R - 8X Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer Assembly (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527763R - 8X Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer Assembly (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527764R - 8X Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer Assembly (CRU/EURP)

Processor
arrow4506332R - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.00 GHz 667 MHz 4MB L2) (FRU)
arrowQNESL9SF - Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Processor T7200 (FRU)


I would really appreciate some help, this is an ebay item and won't be around forever and I have been looking for about 2 months very hard!


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On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:43:44 -0700, beachin wrote:

HI, I am hoping that someone can help me. I bought this laptop back in Feb. of 2007 and purchased the extended warranty but it wasn't through Gateway and they there in tech support want to spend more time dealing with that then just giving me a yes or no.

I just started a new business and I am really broke and my Laptop died. It has water damage and needs a new motherboard says the ext. warranty company that wants $500 to fix it. I found a motherboard for around $80 bucks on a Gateway MP8708. It is part number DAPA6AMB6D5. My components on my computer are this:

[snip]

I would really appreciate some help, this is an ebay item and won't be around forever and I have been looking for about 2 months very hard!

Are you thinking of buying the new mobo and fixing this by yourself?
If you are, you're in WAAAAAAY over your head on this project. I can
guarantee that you will fail.

DDW
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No email please

What caused the water damage? If you spilled water on the keyboard then it
is probably the keyboard and not the MOBO that needs to be replaced.
Since you can now buy laptops for $500 I certainly do not suggest paying
$500 to get your current MOBO replaced.
"beachin" wrote in message ...
HI, I am hoping that someone can help me. I bought this laptop back in
Feb. of 2007 and purchased the extended warranty but it wasn't through
Gateway and they there in tech support want to spend more time dealing
with that then just giving me a yes or no.

I just started a new business and I am really broke and my Laptop died. It
has water damage and needs a new motherboard says the ext. warranty
company that wants $500 to fix it. I found a motherboard for around $80
bucks on a Gateway MP8708. It is part number DAPA6AMB6D5. My components on
my computer are this:
Specifications
Part Number: 4006172RUMA Motherboard w/943GML and 1394 (FRU)
Feature Description
Processor ? Supported: Intel? Yonah/Merom Dual-Core, Single Core &
Celeron?-M CPUs
? Package: Socket 479 pin, uFCPGA
? FSB: 533/667MHz
Core Logic ? North Bridge: Intel? 945GM/943GML
? South Bridge: Intel? 82801GBM
System Memory ? Base: 0 MB Down
? Socket: Two 200-pin SO-DIMM sockets, both user accessible
? Type: DDR-II 533/667 MHz
? Channel: Dual-channel
? Maximum: 2 GB
Graphics ? Controller: 950GMA
? Bus: Integrated in notebook
? Memory Options: 64 MB (default)
? Display Interface: 1-CH LVDS
? TV-Out: S-video
? Brightness Control: PWM, 8-Levels
Communications ? Modem: Si3080 w/MoM or MoM DC
? Networking: Intel? Ekron 10/100 82562GZ
? Integrated Wireless: Mini-PCI Type III B
Storage ? Hard drive: SATA I/F, Direct Connect to MB
? Optical drive: PATA I/F, Direct Connect to MB
Key Asics ? Audio: SigmaTel 9250
? KBC: NS 97541L
? ExpressCard: Integrated in notebook
? Memory reader: TI PCI-8412
? AC adapter: 65 W
Ports Summary ? Four - USB 2.0
? One - CRT
? One - S-video
? One - ExpressCard
? One - IEEE 1394
? One - Memory reader
? One - Microphone jack
? One - Headphone jack
? One - RJ-11
? One - RJ-45
? One - DC input
Internal Connectors ? Keyboard: KB matrix connected to keyboard controller
(KBC) via motherboard
? Touchpad: Connected to KBC via PS/2 Port
? Power Button: Input to KBC
Security ? BIOS: POST password, HDD password
? Theft recovery: Support for CompuTrace BIOS Persistence Module
BIOS Specifications ? ACPI 2.0, WFM 2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, USB floppy disk drive
boot support Phoenix Core SP2 or later
? PXE Boot, WoLOM (Wake-on LAN on Motherboard)


This is the info on the components from Gateways site on the MP8708

Components list for

Batteries and AC Adapters
arrow2527741R - 65-Watt 2-Prong AC Adapter and Power Cord Assembly
(CRU/EURP)
arrow6501016R - 2-Prong Power Cord (CRU/EURP)
arrow6501050 - 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery (CRU/EURP)
arrow6501051 - 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery (CRU/EURP)
arrow6501052 - 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery (CRU/EURP)

Chassis Parts
arrow2522780R - M2.5x9.0L-I(BNI)(NYLOK) (CRU/EURP)
arrow8010361R - Left Hinge (FRU)

Hard Drives
arrow2527768R - 160-GB 5400-RPM SATA Hard Drive Assembly (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527769R - 160-GB 5400-RPM SATA Hard Drive Assembly (CRU/EURP)

Keyboards
arrow8011381R - US Keyboard (CRU/EURP)

LCD Display Panel
arrow2527770R - 17.1-inch WXGA TFT Display Panel Assembly (1440x900)
(Platinum) (FRU)

Memory
arrow2527649R - 1024 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Assembly (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527650R - 1024 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Assembly - (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527752R - 1024 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Assembly (CRU/EURP)

Motherboard
arrow4006145R - UMA Motherboard w/945GM and 1394 (FRU)

Network
arrow6003022R - Integrated 802.11a/b/g Wireless Networking (FRU)

Optical Drives or DVD Decoder Cards
arrow2527760R - 8X Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer Assembly
(Platinum) (CRU/EURP)
arrow2527762R - 8X Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer Assembly
(CRU/EURP)
arrow2527763R - 8X Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer Assembly
(CRU/EURP)
arrow2527764R - 8X Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer Assembly
(CRU/EURP)

Processor
arrow4506332R - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.00 GHz 667 MHz 4MB
L2) (FRU)
arrowQNESL9SF - Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Processor T7200 (FRU)


I would really appreciate some help, this is an ebay item and won't be
around forever and I have been looking for about 2 months very hard!


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