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Offline Almeidaboo

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Hardware problems (possibly)
« on: January 02, 2006, 07:40:39 PM »
Hereīs whatīs going on: my cooler is kinda broken, but I give it a lil' tilt and it starts normally.

Then, Windows pops up...after 10 minutes the computer freezes.
I restart it and it doesnīt turn on (I mean, that black screen counting the memory, the display of your HD type and stuff, that doesnīt appear)! The monitor doesnīt turn on (I get the orange light) and the computer receives energies, but doesnīt starts...

Iīm positive that itīs clean: no viruses or spywares.

I think I have hardware problems. Anyone can give me a clue?

(the situation is kinda badly explained, any doubts just say and Iīll try to clear it up...)
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2006, 08:24:36 PM »
same type thing happened to my mac. I'm fairly sure its a motherboard problem.
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2006, 09:05:48 PM »
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Originally posted by Almeidaboo
Hereīs whatīs going on: my cooler is kinda broken, but I give it a lil' tilt and it starts normally.

Then, Windows pops up...after 10 minutes the computer freezes.
I restart it and it doesnīt turn on (I mean, that black screen counting the memory, the display of your HD type and stuff, that doesnīt appear)! The monitor doesnīt turn on (I get the orange light) and the computer receives energies, but doesnīt starts...



POST (Power On Self Test) = memory counting thing

What do you mean by "cooler"? Is this a fan? And if so, is it the CPU fan (mounted on top of the CPU chip or heatsink (big metal thing)) or a case fan?

It seems like an overheating problem to me. If it is indeed a fan that is not working then that would only support my theory. Try dusting the inside of the computer out (use air, not a feather duster). Also, if any fans are not working, get them replaced. They should be cheap.

But first, let the computer cool off (30 mins maybe) then try to start it up without any side panels on.

Hope this helps. Let me know.

edit: If I'm saying something that may be obvious, I'm either A) being funny my own little way, or B) just covering myself. It definately sounds like a hardware problem though.

Edit 2: Is "cooler" some Euro term?
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2006, 09:08:47 PM »
Same thing happend to me. I got a new cooler and no problems since then.
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2006, 12:09:25 AM »
Yeah, by cooler I meant fan...itīs the fan thatīs near the motherboard, dunno which one is it.

Weird thing is that right now, this fvckud up **** works perfecly....

Iīll buy another fan, to see if it gets better!

Thanks for the help!
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2006, 12:13:04 AM »
Turn the aircon on right next to the computer.
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2006, 12:26:50 AM »
Hmm I had the same problems with my laptop, it was a bad motherboard. I could turn it on, then any time it started working hard it froze or turned off instantly. Then after a bit it wouldn't turn back on afterwards for a while. Now it hardly turns on at all. Though yeah, if you're CPU gets too hot, you're computer could get shut down and not turn on again until it cools down.

Anyway, I think its the motherboard. Have you ever gotten "The blue screen of death?" If you do, try to copy down the error message or whatever you get and post it up.

Sadly a new mobo for my laptop would have cost $650, so I just built a new computer for $450. A mobo for a regular PC shouldn't cost much at all though, the one I'm using was only 60 or so.
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2006, 09:59:30 AM »
Weird thingīs that I never got the blue screen...itīs kinda working fine now, but the probs may come back..
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2006, 03:34:57 PM »
I hate this man! My computer acts like it was a real freaking person! It works whenever he wants, pretend to be dead not to works...Dude, it must have PERIOD you know...
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2006, 03:38:42 PM »
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I hate this man! My computer acts like it was a real freaking person! It works whenever he wants, pretend to be dead not to works...Dude, it must have PERIOD you know...


If it starts bleeding, don't get a new one. They frown upon that.....
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2006, 04:06:39 PM »
If it is the fan that is ON your motherboard that is failing, then you need to replace it immediately. The computer is shutting off because the CPU is not being cooled off. Within the time its powered on and boots to Windows, its reaching a critical temp. Luckily it seems its an intel processor, since its turning off the computer before any real damage is done.

Yes, the CPU can be damaged. That will cost you. I know your in Brazil, but here in TX I can get another CPU fan for about $15. Try to get it replaced ASAP, and I mean squeeze it into your schedule.

I wouldn't recommend running your computer with that fan not working.
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2006, 06:00:18 PM »
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If it is the fan that is ON your motherboard that is failing, then you need to replace it immediately. The computer is shutting off because the CPU is not being cooled off. Within the time its powered on and boots to Windows, its reaching a critical temp. Luckily it seems its an intel processor, since its turning off the computer before any real damage is done.

Yes, the CPU can be damaged. That will cost you. I know your in Brazil, but here in TX I can get another CPU fan for about $15. Try to get it replaced ASAP, and I mean squeeze it into your schedule.

I wouldn't recommend running your computer with that fan not working.


Itīs not like itīs not working...it does work, but i have to use a pen and give it a little push...then it starts turning around normally. I have to use the computer open though...Iīll make the best I can to change that cooler, so that I donīt have any more problems. But I need to check my wallet first, cause I 'm pretty sure that the spider that lived inside it starved and died...
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2006, 12:18:27 PM »
Deffinantly the cooler.

My problems were:

- Randomly went out
- Computer felt hot
- Went out when I tried to start it


I really recommend getting a new cooler unless you suspect something worse, then get a professional for it.
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« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2006, 03:22:43 PM »
Sorry for topic kick, this a update (and may help ppl with the same problem):

Yeah, I took my PC to the tecnician and he told me my coolerīs (fan) dead and that Iīll have to change it. Plus, he said that itīs gonna have to stay there fo 2 or 3 days for a general check-up (heīs an oldy little computer godammit!)...Iīll still visit the forums from here (my work), but I canīt play Flyff...

Lesson of the day:  if your PC freezes outta nothing and then doesnīt turn on again, check your cooler, it may be broken. Or: always take care of your cooler.

Thanks do Drighton, Drace and everyone that helped me out! You're awesome!
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« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2006, 07:02:22 PM »
Did you hear that guys!? I'm Awesome!!!  :]]
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