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    Constant bugging/system crash - Screen related - A100-662 satellite

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by arthurlm44, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. arthurlm44

    arthurlm44 Newbie

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    Hey guys,
    My Satellite A100-662 has been bugging a lot lately. I'm starting to worry that it's a processor-related issue because it happens systematically while playing games.
    I have a Centrino Duo 1.6GHz, 1024RAM, ATI X1400 video card.

    What happens is that while I play games, my screen flips out. It is covered almost completely by blue and yellow lines like the ones in the picture (that I put in the red box):
    http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/almaster666/NouveauImagebitmap2.jpg
    This usually lasts a few seconds then the computer crashes.

    It is not a display driver problem: I have tried display drivers from Toshiba and from Omega.
    I have the latest BIOS drivers.
    I don't understand what this problem is: I re-installed windows 2 days ago and the problem continues.
    It happens whenever I use a lot of RAM or CPU in games particularly. The laptop gets very hot. Today, my Notebook Hardware Control indicated a CPU temperature of 75°+ Celsius.
    Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
    My warranty is not up yet so I will probably take my PC to the store where I bought it, I just want to give them as much info as possible so that they make the right repairs.
    Thanks,

    Arthur
     
    arthurlm44, Jun 16, 2008
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  2. arthurlm44

    arthurlm44 Newbie

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    Anything? Anyone? Any help?
    ... Please
     
    arthurlm44, Jun 18, 2008
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    I guess not... Thanks anyway
     
    arthurlm44, Jun 19, 2008
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    Do you have a temperature for your GPU while you're playing your games?
    If it only happens when you're playing games, it could be related to your video card getting overheated.
     
    chelet, Jun 19, 2008
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    i believe your right
    it hit 95° C when I tried and the computer started a shutdown procedure

    I am taking the computer to a repair center.
    Maybe the heatshield for the CPU is not working
     
    arthurlm44, Jun 20, 2008
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