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    New laptop shutdowns after login into windows?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sajal001, Jun 29, 2013.

  1. sajal001

    sajal001 Newbie

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    I just got new Dell Inspiron 15R special edition with following specs:
    Core i5 3210m
    6 GB Ram
    Radeon 7730m graphics
    750 GB Hard Disk
    15.6" Screen[1080p]
    90w powersupply

    After I login into windows, the laptop shutdowns abruptly after few seconds. This happens even when the powersupply is connected. However, I did notice the fan noise getting loud just before the shutdown.

    This happens for sometime only, after rebooting it for 1-2 times...it doesn't happen.

    Is it hardware or software problem?

    Note: This was no problem in windows 7. I just got fresh installation of windows 8, updated the bios. It was working fine for a day.

    Please Help!!!
    Thanks
     
    sajal001, Jun 29, 2013
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    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Try safe mode? Maybe there's a problem in the Windows 8 kernel or some other software which tries loading up right after login and causes the the whole system to go kaput. I would guess such a thing because you state the fan gets louder (as is spins faster) right before shutdown? That's indicative of something causing the CPU usage to go to 100% and overload it.
     
    radji, Jun 30, 2013
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