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    laptop keeps on going on and off

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bamwamba, Mar 8, 2007.

  1. bamwamba

    bamwamba Newbie

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    I have a laptop that keeps on going on and off.What could be the problem?
     
    bamwamba, Mar 8, 2007
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  2. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    That is too little of information, we cannot judge anything this way. What notebook do you own, what are the specs, can you explain when the problem occurs...
     
    Notebook Solutions, Mar 8, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Are you saying ur laptop randomly shuts down in the middle of work...and then randomly turns on when it's sitting off on ur desk?

    I assume it's just restarting over and over again, giving him the impression it turns on and off randomly. But during the process of restarting, the computer shuts down by itself, and turns on by itself.

    Give us more info.
     
    adinu, Mar 8, 2007
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  4. bamwamba

    bamwamba Newbie

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    Am sorry i didnt provide much info in the 1st place.
    the laptop starts just ok and then it gets heated upunderneath the processor just after about 20 minutes and goes off.it doesnt come on by itself.
     
    bamwamba, Mar 12, 2007
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  5. Ice-Tea

    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Start with dusting out your fan.
     
    Ice-Tea, Mar 12, 2007
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  6. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    it could be a heat problem.... overheat laptop maybe...
     
    qohelet, Mar 12, 2007
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  7. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    Buy a cooler, or place a typhoon beside your laptop. er...i mean fan, since it seems to be too hot, so it randomly shuts down. If you want, work in an aircon room.
     
    System64, Mar 12, 2007
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  8. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    but very hot in just 20 mins............ something is really wrong in your lappy....... check the fan if it is still working or too dusty......
     
    qohelet, Mar 12, 2007
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  9. FlinsX

    FlinsX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh yes this is a problem , that i self hate!!!!!!
     
    FlinsX, Mar 12, 2007
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  10. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    What model do you have and what processor are you using?
     
    Rahul, Mar 12, 2007
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