Battery
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Troubleshooting
Experiencing any hardware issues with this laptop? Try looking through our Gateway P-6831FX Troubleshooting Page for any possible assistance.
Background
Gateway computers was a startup computer company that was bought by ACER in 2007. Gateway Computers was created by Norm Waitt.
The Gateway P-6831FX laptop was created to be a mid-range gaming computer to compete with Dell and HP. It had an MSRP of $1,350 and for this time was considered quite a bargain. It comes equiped with an Intel core 2 Duo T5450 processor and a Nvidia GeForce 8800M GTS GPU. Additionally this computer comes equipped with 3GB of DDR2 667mhz RAM and has a 17.1" display, at a max resolution of 1,440x900.
Identification
To identify your device, flip your laptop over so you are looking at the bottom of it. In the middle right side you should see a box with the Gateway logo on it. There will be a bar-code below this logo and it will read "MODEL: P-6831FX". If your model number matches this page's then you are in the right spot! If your model number is different, then you have a laptop that looks similar, but is not the one specified on this page. If you are still unsure what to look for, please look at the image below.
