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    Inspiron 630 M CPU running at 100%? continuesly

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by johnreynolds, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. johnreynolds

    johnreynolds Newbie

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    Hi Guys

    new to the forum and would appreciate feedback. A friend has given me a Dell Inspiron 630M. The problem is the CPU is at 100% along with the fan continuesly. Anyone any idea whether it is likely to be the Processor or is it more likely to be the M/Board? If its the latter then it would be cheaper to bin it.


    Regards

    John
     
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's the OS. Check task manager and kill the process that is using up the CPU.
     
    moral hazard, Jan 31, 2010
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