2007-02-26 12:12:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Overheating...
would suggest getting new power supply and a PC AC 3.5 drive...
Fans too... lots...
good luck don't let it happen too often or you will have a pretty paperweight on your hands...
2007-02-26 12:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by goodnugs4me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the CPU heatsink (which the CPU chip needs to be able to dissipate heat) is clogged up with dust, or your CPU cooling fan (which blows air constantly over the heatsink) is seized up and either slow or not moving at all.
You could try taking a can of compressed air (available at office supply stores) and open your computer case and carefully blast some air into and around the CPU and heatsink area. Be careful to keep the can upright as you use it, so that the liquid propellant inside the can doesn't get sprayed onto your computer parts.
2007-02-26 12:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's overheating. Shut it down and unplug it. Open up the side and make sure it's not full of dust bunnies. Touch the metal frame somewhere before you put your hand in, just to make sure static doesn't harm any components. Then with the side off, plug it back in and start it up. let it run a while and make sure the fans are working. If the fans don't work get new ones. If they do and it was dirty, you probably weren't getting good air flow. If it is clean and the fans work, I don't know for sure.
2007-02-26 17:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by jwplaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You computer is getting too hot. Open up the case and look inside, it is more then likely full of dust. Also with the cover off, turn it on and make sure all of your fans are spinning. You may had a bad fan, or it could just use a good cleaning on the inside and on both sides of the case fans.
2007-02-26 12:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by Master S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi RKMSC,
You have a temperature problem. Make sure your vents are clean and not being blocked by anything. Open the box and make sure your fans are all running.
Beyond that the most likely culprits are -
1. Memory stick going bad
2. Processor going bad.
Depending on your capability that may mean a visit to the geek squad.
Good Luck,
Norm
2007-02-26 12:17:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a computer has a small fan in it to prevent thermal events. Has the fan in your computer burned out? If so, you may have to replace it.
2007-02-26 12:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"thermal adventure:" potential ingredient(s) on your laptop went above a temperature your seller (eg. HP) deems to be the optimum suited parent for risk-free operation. to guard your funding, the equipment right away shuts down if it ever hits certainly one of those objective. This difficulty often plagues pc, and is the manufactured from having lots technologies in a pint-sized container. you should examine all followers and if needed the two replace all or any lifeless ones. additionally, the device needs to have all dirt, tar, and debris faraway from the internal chassis. no longer merely is it gross, it additionally impedes airflow.
2016-12-18 11:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd guess that the CPU Fan has quit or the heat sink for the cpu is clogged with dust
Good Luck
2007-02-26 12:19:20 · answer #8 · answered by Ernie B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My computer was doing that too. I started shutting down my computer more often and for longer, and it hasnt shut down in its own since.
2007-02-26 12:16:17 · answer #9 · answered by Dawn H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your cooling fan running and the air vents open?
2007-02-26 12:16:06 · answer #10 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋