Re: Windows won't boot POST XP2

From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL_at_ETEmvps.org)
Date: 10/25/04 

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 09:44:08 -0500

On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 07:03:03 -0700, RamiGDS wrote:

> Sharon Is right, but if that doesn't work
> (Maybe her words true if that happens after 10 to 30 minutes after startup)
> I think it is The MainBoard (I had this problem with a some friend's PC)
> Check the capacitors next to the Processor (Cylinder black things) if it is
> not blown (I mean it seems fat from the top with something flown and dried
> from them) then you have to Check the RAM on the PC.
> Try to smell anything unusual into the PC case
> By the way is their any Laser Printers attached to your PC and What is the
> mainboard's trademark

Good point. Overheating is usually within a set time limit. For example:
always about 5 minutes after startup. Your times are more random. But if
the CPU fan is out, activity of the CPU could factor in. It's more active
at startup and during some activities. Most systems will shutdown when the
CPU reaches a certain temp and a restart is not possible until it cools
down. This could cause shutdowns that seem more random.

Wouldn't hurt to check cables while cleaning out the case and possibly
reseat some cards to be sure they haven't worked loose. If you have a
display adapter with its own fan, check that it's operating too.

Can think of other hardware reasons for shutdowns besides those that have
been mentioned. If unable to track down the problem with your resources and
experience level, you might consider having a repair shop look over the
system.
  

-- 
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User

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