Comments on: Computer Shutting Down By Itself? Could Be Overheating! http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/ Computer Help Tutorials Basics Tips Advice Beginners Learning Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:32:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Colin http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1465 Colin Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:18:45 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1465 Hi Slow Computer, Yes, very good point - Having pets around the home can greatly increase the frequency in which the Tower will become clogged with hair. We love our pets, but they don't get along well with computers (If I had a nickel for every time a cat walks across a keyboard, I'd be wealthier than Mr. Gates) Smile, Colin Hi Slow Computer,

Yes, very good point - Having pets around the home can greatly increase the frequency in which the Tower will become clogged with hair. We love our pets, but they don’t get along well with computers (If I had a nickel for every time a cat walks across a keyboard, I’d be wealthier than Mr. Gates)

Smile,
Colin

]]> By: Slow Computer http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1459 Slow Computer Thu, 13 May 2010 02:49:57 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1459 Because I have two cats I have to clean but my machine at least once a month. Some people are very surprised to actually see all the dust, dirt and hair that gets trapped in your computer. Very important computer repair tip. Because I have two cats I have to clean but my machine at least once a month. Some people are very surprised to actually see all the dust, dirt and hair that gets trapped in your computer. Very important computer repair tip.

]]> By: Colin http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1448 Colin Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:13:55 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1448 Hi JAmes, Thanks for your expertise. Indeed, a blown Diode or Capacitor is a tell-tale sign of motherboard failure. That dark brown substance that you are referring to is the electrolyte oozing from the capacitor. A dying motherboard can cause random behaviour before a complete failure occurs. Cheers, Colin. Hi JAmes,

Thanks for your expertise. Indeed, a blown Diode or Capacitor is a tell-tale sign of motherboard failure. That dark brown substance that you are referring to is the electrolyte oozing from the capacitor. A dying motherboard can cause random behaviour before a complete failure occurs.

Cheers,
Colin.

]]> By: JAmes http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1436 JAmes Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:30:04 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1436 What you might do when computer is off, get a small magnifing glass and check the diodes on the MB. See if it looks like the top might be a light to dark brown or if it looks like the top has ruptured, this will cause the problem discribed....Take it to a good repair shop or replace the MB. You could also replace it yourself if you feel you are good at soldering.....Not really that hard..... What you might do when computer is off, get a small magnifing glass and check the diodes on the MB. See if it looks like the top might be a light to dark brown or if it looks like the top has ruptured, this will cause the problem discribed….Take it to a good repair shop or replace the MB. You could also replace it yourself if you feel you are good at soldering…..Not really that hard…..

]]> By: Colin http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1409 Colin Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:48:12 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1409 Hey Jon, Thanks for leaving that piece of advice. For the ambitious do-it-yourselfer your tutorial may be a light forward. Much care must be taken when blowing out the dust with an air compressor. Moisture and too much pressure can create more problems than being solved. Jon Cool website! Would you like to exchange blogroll links? Come back soon, Colin. Hey Jon,

Thanks for leaving that piece of advice. For the ambitious do-it-yourselfer your tutorial may be a light forward. Much care must be taken when blowing out the dust with an air compressor. Moisture and too much pressure can create more problems than being solved.

Jon Cool website! Would you like to exchange blogroll links?

Come back soon,
Colin.

]]> By: Jon http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1392 Jon Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:23:38 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1392 From what I can tell the biggest cause, by far, is to much dust. The easiest way to <a href="http://www.jonfleck.com/2008/12/26/computer-randomly-shutting-off-how-to-clean-it-out-and-prevent-overheating/" title="Prevent Computer from Overheating">prevent overheating is by using canned air or and air compressor to blow out the computer.</a> Compressed air seems to work better than a vacuum at getting all of the dust out of the fins of the heat sink. From what I can tell the biggest cause, by far, is to much dust. The easiest way to prevent overheating is by using canned air or and air compressor to blow out the computer. Compressed air seems to work better than a vacuum at getting all of the dust out of the fins of the heat sink.

]]> By: Colin http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1371 Colin Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:56:53 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1371 ollie, Yes laptops are especially sensitive to heat and the slightest buildup in the thermal distribution system can cause big problems. Freeing the airways from hair, dirt, and debris was a smart thing to do! I'm glad it worked for you ollie. Thanks for the comment, Colin. ollie,

Yes laptops are especially sensitive to heat and the slightest buildup in the thermal distribution system can cause big problems. Freeing the airways from hair, dirt, and debris was a smart thing to do! I’m glad it worked for you ollie.

Thanks for the comment,
Colin.

]]> By: ollie http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1343 ollie Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:38:11 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1343 i got crazy about my laptop is always overheating and shutting down instantly so i opened it up, took my vacuum cleaner, cranked it to max power and sucked out all the hair and dust. it runs perfectly now, also, its so silent again. the fan doesn't make all that noice it did before. first, i was really worried id killed the fan but i can feel the airflow. a real success for an amateur, hope this helps someone!! i got crazy about my laptop is always overheating and shutting down instantly so i opened it up, took my vacuum cleaner, cranked it to max power and sucked out all the hair and dust.

it runs perfectly now, also, its so silent again. the fan doesn’t make all that noice it did before. first, i was really worried id killed the fan but i can feel the airflow.

a real success for an amateur, hope this helps someone!!

]]> By: Colin http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1338 Colin Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:49:44 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1338 Hey Bill, I would have the computer check out by a qualified technician. Its hard to say if its a thermal issue, hardware failure, or a software problem. Have you tried doing a virus scan on the computer with AVG? Viruses are a possibility. Your best bet is to have the computer checked out by a professional. In the mean time, make sure to make backups of everything you would want to keep in the event of a complete system failure. Burn the data to a blank DVD +R and keep it in a safe place. Good Luck, Colin. Hey Bill,

I would have the computer check out by a qualified technician. Its hard to say if its a thermal issue, hardware failure, or a software problem. Have you tried doing a virus scan on the computer with AVG? Viruses are a possibility. Your best bet is to have the computer checked out by a professional. In the mean time, make sure to make backups of everything you would want to keep in the event of a complete system failure. Burn the data to a blank DVD +R and keep it in a safe place.

Good Luck,
Colin.

]]> By: Bill http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1332 Bill Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:16:02 +0000 http://pcauthority.ca/blog/computer-shutting-down-by-itself-could-be-overheating/#comment-1332 Hi, I have a 2 year old Dell Dimension E521 desk computer. For the past month, it has been shutting down every few mornings as soon as it is on. I've to reboot it and then it goes on for the day. Would you know the reason for the shut down as the tower is turned off for the night, so it is not the case of overheating? I am concerned that it is not leading to a computer crash, die on me suddenly. Thanks Bill Hi,
I have a 2 year old Dell Dimension E521 desk computer. For the past month, it has been shutting down every few mornings as soon as it is on. I’ve to reboot it and then it goes on for the day. Would you know the reason for the shut down as the tower is turned off for the night, so it is not the case of overheating? I am concerned that it is not leading to a computer crash, die on me suddenly.
Thanks
Bill

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