The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    PB Igo 2440 laptop freezes and turns off automatically

    Discussion in 'Packard Bell' started by remichi, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. remichi

    remichi Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    7
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I have an old Packard Bell Igo 2440 laptop.

    Recently I have the problem that while using the computer it just turns off or it freezes. Once in a while I also get a blue screen (BSOD). But mainly the freezing and turning off by itself is very frustrating. After it turns off it is very difficult to turn on again. Press the on button, the light will show but nothing will show on screen and I can't hear the beeb it makes when loading the bios.

    I have uninstalled all the unnecessary software and just use it for internet and microsoft word.

    does anyone have the same symptoms and does anyone know how to fix this problem?? it would be nice to get the laptop working again, just for a while. need to finish some important papers for school.
     
    remichi, Jun 17, 2008
    #1
  2. ElKid

    ElKid Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    153
    Messages:
    311
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Maybe it's overheating? Try cleaning out dust from cooling ducts. If that's still a problem, you might want to look into buying a notebook cooler.

    Also, it could just be kicking the bucket. Your iGo has lasted longer thus far then almost every other PB from that period, so it's a distinct possibility.
     
    ElKid, Jun 17, 2008
    #2