Computer turns off randomly

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 09/09/04


Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 14:04:27 -0700


>-----Original Message-----
>My laptop is now tuning off when ever it feels like.
When it turns off, it
>does not restart, it is a blank screen. This use to
happen infrequently and
>first occured whilst i was playing a game. Gradually,
this problem occured
>more on a regular basis, but this was not the case
whilst doing other things
>on the computer. Now, the computer just turns off
randomly and frequently.
>When it turns off, and if you try to turn it on again
immediately, it starts
>and before you get to windows it turns off. This
therefore leads me to
>suspect a power problem, but i am not sure. the laptop
is also relatively
>new, so power problems should not be an issue.
>Most of the time now, i cant watch a film without it
turning off at least
>once. Windows usually have the report of recovery from a
serious error once
>you restart your computer, in this case there are no
reports.
>Can someone please help me on this,
>thanks
>.
>What's your laptop? I had a similar problem with an Acer
which is now back with the manufacturers for the 3rd time
for repair! Still awaiting it's return. I shan't be
buying another Acer
GJP



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