Description
Gateway Solo 5300 3500729 Laptop For Parts Bad LCD No AC Adapter
The Gateway Solo 5300 is a late-1990s/early-2000s consumer and business notebook built around an Intel mobile processor platform. This unit does not power on — after extensive testing we were unable to get it to boot or function normally — and is being sold strictly AS-IS for parts or repair. The LCD display is also defective. No AC adapter is included.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Gateway
- Model: Solo 5300
- Part Number: 3500729
- Form Factor: Laptop / Notebook
- Power Input: 19V DC, 3.68A (compatible adapter: ADP-SA70-3105)
- Rear Ports: Parallel (DB-25), Serial (DB-9), S-Video out, VGA (DB-15), USB, DC power jack
- Left Side: Audio jacks (headphone/mic), RJ-11 modem port, PC Card (CardBus) slot
- Right Side: Optical drive bay with eject button
- Lid: Silver and black two-tone design with Gateway logo
- Assembled in the USA from imported components (per bottom label)
- Certifications visible: FCC, UL (E149716), CE, EN 60850, NOM, N93
- No AC adapter included
- LCD display: defective
- Does not power on — sold for parts or repair only
Applications
The Gateway Solo 5300 was part of Gateway's Solo line of consumer and small-business laptops from the late 1990s and early 2000s, competing with similar offerings from Dell, Compaq, and IBM of that era. Units like this one are commonly sought for parts harvesting — the keyboard, LCD hinges and frame, optical drive, PC Card slot, chassis panels, port connectors, and hard drive caddy are all frequently needed by technicians repairing working Solo 5300 systems. The motherboard and power circuitry may also be of interest for electronics repair or diagnostic study. The extensive legacy port set (parallel, serial, VGA, S-Video) reflects the connectivity standards of its generation.
This Gateway Solo 5300 laptop (P/N 3500729) does not power on and is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair only. After extensive testing we were unable to get the unit to boot or function normally. The LCD display is also bad. No AC adapter is included — the unit requires a 19V DC / 3.68A adapter (ADP-SA70-3105). It is a useful donor for parts such as the keyboard, chassis, optical drive, PC Card slot, or ports. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Gateway |
Model: |
Solo 5300 |
MPN: |
3500729 |
SKU: |
39508 |
Type: |
Laptop / Notebook Computer |
Part Number: |
3500729 |
Seller Notes: |
Laptop only — no AC adapter included. Bad LCD display. |
Power Requirements: |
19V DC, 3.68A (ADP-SA70-3105) |
Form Factor: |
Laptop / Notebook |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States (assembled from imported components) |
Interface/Ports: |
Parallel, Serial, VGA, S-Video, RJ-11, USB, PC Card slot |
Optical Drive: |
Optical drive bay present (visible on right side) |
Compatible AC Adapter: |
ADP-SA70-3105, 19V DC 3.68A |
Screen Condition: |
Bad / Defective LCD Display |
Power Status: |
Does not power on — sold for parts or repair only |
Condition Notes: |
This Gateway Solo 5300 (P/N 3500729) laptop does not power on and is sold AS-IS for parts or repair only. LCD display is bad. No AC adapter included. Not guaranteed functional. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |