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    Help DV5000 laptop has random shutoff

    Discussion in 'HP' started by windowbarn12, Feb 23, 2007.

  1. windowbarn12

    windowbarn12 Newbie

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    For some reason our hp dv5000 laptop started shutting off at random, you will be working on something and all of a sudden the thing goes blank??? Does anyone have an idea what could be wrong??? Thanks, Jonathan
     
    windowbarn12, Feb 23, 2007
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hmm I had experience random shutoff. The cause for my random shutoff is I had very dusty heatsink and fan. I used a air compress can to blast it away, and it works normal ever since.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Feb 23, 2007
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    Random shut downs could indicate possible accumulation of dust within the notebook. Read the notebook cooling guide for more info.
     
    jetstar, Feb 23, 2007
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