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29 Apr 15
18:11
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Just tried to fire up my desktop computer and, after three or four seconds of the usual whirring, it just cuts out. A second or so later it tries again, a few moments of standard boot-up noise before cutting out. And so it goes on and on, trying and failing, until I have to forcefully shut the machine down by holding in the start button.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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sounds like a power unit problem PSU
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if the PSU is shagged its shagged get replacement easy to fit
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Unplug, wait 2 mins, restart
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Thank you, gentlemen. I've tried that to no avail, Facts, sadly.
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Had exactly same prob on this pc ,bought replacement PSU fitted in 20 mins ,key is to uplug each wire from old unit then connect to new unit one at a time ,as you will see the loom looks pretty daunting
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Many thanks, Casemoney.
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If you dont kmow Poker the PSU is the bit the power cable plugs into ,usually a couple of screws hold it in place
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A good hoover out and clean up while your in there
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i had a similar problem Poker and replaced the battery that sits in the motherboard - round lithium type -it will have the code on it
could be worth a try - i also cleaned the inside with a hoover being careful not to touch any parts mine was OK after that |
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Thank you, sir. I didn't know, but normally okay at bodging my way around things.
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Many thanks, Coach, I'll try that as well.
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I've just taken the case off and vacuumed the fan attached to the motherboard, plugged everything back in and turned it on with no confidence whatsoever. It's alive!
I can't believe it. Thank you all very much indeed. |
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I love a story with a happy ending.
 Where would we be without the forums expertise. |
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Hey I warned about computer dust just the other day in the dust thread, but did anybody listen!
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Just Checking, I listened!!! many thanks mate, my laptop has stopped switching itself off every 10/12 minutes. Cheers.
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