Re: anyone ever seen this?

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: SPIDERMAN (spiderman_at_genius.com)
Date: 06/26/04 

Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:04:57 -0400

"Jone Doe" <fake@nowhere.org> wrote in message
news:%23zoEveyWEHA.2844@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Thoughts: Failing hard drive. Cables not fully seated or perhaps a bent
> pin. Power supply not putting out correct voltages. Fan not working and
> chip on mother board overheating...
>
> Lots of dust in the computer innards.

thanks for your thoughts. good to start thinking about a replacement so i'm
not taken by surprise if the worst happens.

>
> "SPIDERMAN" <spiderman@genius.com> wrote in message
> news:%23KJcPYyWEHA.1368@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Hi, sorry for the pic post... no one can help me, not Compaq tech
support,
> > not anyone in here with verbal descriptions, nor can my IT friend. so
i'm
> > resorting to last measures.
> >
> >
> > the backstory:
> >
> > i have done a complete system restore (compaq quick restore) on my
laptop
> > (1.2 ghz athlon, 20G HD, 256Ram) and this still happens.
> >
> > my power options - turn off screen, sometimes works after reboot,
> sometimes
> > i have to reset it manually for it to kick in.
> > my quick launch buttons sometimes appear upon reboot, sometimes not.
> > and then this last one depicted in the photo - also, when i go to access
> my
> > menus (ie, control panel) it will open control panel instead of allowing
> me
> > to use the sliding menus.
> >
> > thoughts?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.711 / Virus Database: 467 - Release Date: 6/25/2004
>
>

Relevant Pages

  • Re: p5gd1 power question
    ... Is this ok or should I be plugging another 4 pin plug into the ... BTW the power supply is 380 watts. ... connector which is labeled "pwr fan connector only. ...
    (alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus)
  • Re: Few questions A8N-SLI-Premium and Antec Case, power supply hookup and fans
    ... their power from 4 pin Molex connectors, ... I haven't used the EZ Plug connector (4 pin Molex, ... do I plug them into the motherboard chassis fan connectors (3-pin ...
    (alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus)
  • Re: Post problem - Is this an issue with the CPU Fan?
    ... but I haven't got much information by looking at beep codes on the net. ... The MB has a 4 pin connector for the CPU heatsink fan, but the stock AMD heatsink fan only has a 3 pin connector. ...
    (alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt)
  • Re: CPU Fan For LGA775
    ... NT and other similar models) is probably a 4 pin fan. ... heat pipes and fan with 4 pin, ... The fluid in the heat pipes is hundreds of times more effective at moving ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)
  • Re: p5gd1 power question
    ... I got a 20 to 24 pin adapter to power it. ... Also the supply has a connector which is labeled "pwr fan connector only. ...
    (alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus)