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Question

No Dislpay On Laptop After BIOS Mod

by Jul 6, 2016 1:31PM PDT

My laptop (Gateway ne56r) was working fine. I requested for a BIOS mod and installed it. I changed the new settings in my BIOS and then saved and exitted. My computer turned off and now when I turn it on I hear a "rrrgg" as if the disk is spinning (it does that twice) and the LED's are on. The display doesn't come on and then my comuter turns off. I have tried removing the CMOS battery to reset the BIOS and it didn't work. I tried to flash my BIOS from a bootable USB and that didn't work. I tried holding down the power button for 30-60 secs then plugging in the AC adapter and turning it on but that didn't work either. I have a link to a YouTube video of my problem here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x42pISxheEc
I really need some help anything would be appreciated, Thanks!

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Back to the BIOS supplier
by Forum moderator Jul 6, 2016 1:53PM PDT

As it's not stock, I can't tell you anything since they changes mean what I know and what Gateway documented does not apply.

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Oh, you're back. Some comments.
by Forum moderator Jul 6, 2016 1:54PM PDT

Keep working it. Don't get too frustrated.

Please avoid burying your posts like this. It makes it hard to follow and respond.

The ne56r came be found from about 95 bucks to more in working condition so do not over invest in repairs. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/gateway-ne56r

As to the modded BIOS I'd go back with the help of those that supplied that BIOS.
I wish I had more to write but this modification means the usual ideas may not apply.

I will share that my son brought back some older laptops and I've been in a hurry getting them fixed up and on W10 before the free upgrades end. Why I mention that is the machines are on par with your Gateway but my choice on the upgrades were SSD and for the other a 15 buck RAM upgrade.

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