Hey there.......In the first instance my computer always gave me an error message saying high temperature and it has to shut down and it would do that automatically after giving the error, an d then eventually it started shutting down and restarting continuously So I replaced the fan, but it didn't help so decided to also replace the power supply. but now the only thing it does it boots up and then prompts me to save the current setting before i even save them it shuts down. now it starts up for a few seconds but doesn't reach the point of prompting me for anything. What might be the problem?
Computer shuts down continuosly and doesnt boot up
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hang-the-9
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You could have damaged the CPU or motherboard by not taking care of your overheating issue sooner.
It has nothing to do with the power supply unless you replaced it with a cheap one that can't power your components.
I'd reseat all the connections, including the RAM, re-install the heatsink using new heat grease and see if it runs. If not, based by your history, I'd try a new CPU. If that does not help, a new motherboard.
It has nothing to do with the power supply unless you replaced it with a cheap one that can't power your components.
I'd reseat all the connections, including the RAM, re-install the heatsink using new heat grease and see if it runs. If not, based by your history, I'd try a new CPU. If that does not help, a new motherboard.
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Hi Cynthia
Could you say what computer / CPU it is? There's lots of things that can make your computer overheat, couple of suggestions is overly dusty heatsinks or bad thermal paste connections. It sounds like it was shutting down sooner and sooner, which may indicate the dust building up.
Has it ever been opened and given a good dusting? Blow on the heatsink and see if you get a ton of dust in the face. If you do then you may want to think about taking it apart and giving it a good clean (look up how to do this online). Changing thermal paste is a bit more of an issue. You may be able to find guides how to do this for your components, if not it may be an idea to find a service centre.
If its a laptop, you will almost definitely want to take it to a service centre unless you enjoy fiddly computer surgery
Could you say what computer / CPU it is? There's lots of things that can make your computer overheat, couple of suggestions is overly dusty heatsinks or bad thermal paste connections. It sounds like it was shutting down sooner and sooner, which may indicate the dust building up.
Has it ever been opened and given a good dusting? Blow on the heatsink and see if you get a ton of dust in the face. If you do then you may want to think about taking it apart and giving it a good clean (look up how to do this online). Changing thermal paste is a bit more of an issue. You may be able to find guides how to do this for your components, if not it may be an idea to find a service centre.
If its a laptop, you will almost definitely want to take it to a service centre unless you enjoy fiddly computer surgery
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