i have this problem and my computer keeps shutting off on me and for some reason the fan is very loud and i dont know whats causing this problem. amber light — Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; solid amber indicates an internal power problem
2007-12-09 00:59:16 · 7 answers · asked by Berry A 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Your internal power problem is your problem
2007-12-09 01:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:
If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, see "Diagnostic Lights."
If the power light is blinking green, the computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.
If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.
If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board.
If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable).
If the power light is steady amber, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules.
Remove and then reinstall any cards.
Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable.
Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board.
Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of interference are:
Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
Too many devices on a power strip
Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
2007-12-09 09:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by Doc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like ur computer is overheating which usually is 1 of 4 problems 1) u got virus's and other rubbish on your computer making it going into overtime and cant cope 2) there is loads of dust inside the computer making it overheat and crash 3) there are loose fitted components such as gfx card or fan isnt properly connected 4) faulty hardware inside the computer. try looking for the 1st 3 problems tho :)
2007-12-09 09:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is this a laptop? if so or even if it is a pc i would try blowing out the dust when my laptop gets dusty it shuts down and the fan gets loud i used my husbands air compresser to blow the dust out of it and all is fine i found i only have to do this a bout once a year
2007-12-09 09:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by crystal s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cost of computers is very attractive. Go for a new one. You can fix the problem yourself later. Time is important
2007-12-09 09:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by pai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your cpu cooling fan is on the blink.this could be due to dirt.check fan as when this happens,cpu starts to heat up &mealts sealing compound between fan &cpu.so you wil have to clean fan or replace it &reseal it to cpu.while your in there you should check if all your extracker fans are working.if this dose not work ,try a spare power unit.
2007-12-09 09:48:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you defrag your PC regular..........nope
do you delete temp files regular......nope
do you clean up your disc regular....nope
are you d/loading millions of records everyday....yep
do you keep letting your computer fall into sleep mode...yep
do you shut down your PC without closing all the pages...yep
do you restart your PC after installing a program..........nope
do you forget to turn off your PC for hours on end.......yep
do you check for updates everyday.................nope
do you get prompts the program is not responding because your clicking on things none stop....yep
please press Ctrl+W now please and then keep throwing your PC against the wall for about half an hour.
2007-12-09 09:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by muffer_3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋