It doesnt turn off if I leave it alone.
It especially turns off when I play steam games.
Laptop going screwy!!!
Created 19 years ago2005-02-21 20:03:58 UTC by
Reigy Squirrel
Created 19 years ago2005-02-21 20:03:58 UTC by
Reigy Squirrel
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-21 20:03:58 UTC
Post #92381
everytime I play steam and map or do anything else like surfing the computer, the laptop just suddenly turns off... wtf is wrong with the laptop.
It doesnt turn off if I leave it alone.
It especially turns off when I play steam games.
It doesnt turn off if I leave it alone.
It especially turns off when I play steam games.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-21 21:52:42 UTC
Post #92402
The battery is my first thought.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-23 18:12:22 UTC
Post #92945
i think its overheating. the BIOS will automatically shut down the PC to prevent any damage. if you know how to get it open, check the heatsinks and make sure they arent clogged with dust. make sure the fans are running and nothing is obstructing the intakes/exhuast.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-24 03:32:22 UTC
Post #93041
wow, your correct! but is there a way to prevent in from overheating?
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-24 03:42:13 UTC
Post #93045
can you get to the heatsinks?
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-24 03:54:14 UTC
Post #93046
Clean your heatsink and make sure it is attached properly. Clean your fan, as well. That compressed air stuff you can get from the office supply store is good here.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-25 14:06:50 UTC
Post #93516
Reseat the cpu's HSF and apply thermal paste such as Arctic Silver 3 or 5. Use a very small vacuum cleaner to clean components and heatsinks/fans. Replace battery. If you still get problems I would suspect a dead power supply or something shorting out.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-26 02:10:29 UTC
Post #93678
k im trying it right now
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-26 03:07:01 UTC
Post #93682
Arctic Silver 5 really works well. Since I put it on my laptops CPU heatsink, its been running much cooler and the fan just stays on low all the time now.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-26 03:25:45 UTC
Post #93684
Neat! My notebook gets so hot it burns me legs. Fan Is annoying when it runs on high too. Gonna try your cooling techniques, thanks for tips all!
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-26 06:34:12 UTC
Post #93704
rowleybob: read.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-27 04:45:54 UTC
Post #93872
Omg!
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-28 04:10:21 UTC
Post #94079
i keep mine off my lap most of the time. i keep it on a Vantec Lapcool II cooling pad. keeps the bottom from getting hot and has a built in USB hub.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-28 17:24:47 UTC
Post #94210
Plus then you can still have kiddies :P.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-28 17:50:49 UTC
Post #94231
/me doesn't care if he can't have kids.
I hate kids, with a passion.
I hate kids, with a passion.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-28 19:19:28 UTC
Post #94286
Gotta go with mOpX on this one. I don't mind fryin' me boys, because I have no intention of getting together with some chick, and crapting out kids.
There is currently a global surplus of the little crumb-crunchers, so we needn't worry about the population.
There is currently a global surplus of the little crumb-crunchers, so we needn't worry about the population.
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