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Title: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: Van Helsing on 15 December 2011, 22:47:33

As above really, it is showing signs of physically breaking but last couple of nights all is well and suddenly goes off, everything. Initially I thought it was a power issue, all checked out OK so now thinking it is overheating....as it goes off, no lights showing even when plugged in and charging, leave it for a while and the power light comes on and then I can switch it on, 5 years old, Acer Aspire 5630, thoughts please.... :)

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: fiend61 on 15 December 2011, 22:52:51

try cleaning out the fan  ;) gets blocked up with fluff overtime which will cause it to overheat and switch off  :y

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: tidla on 15 December 2011, 23:00:06

Quote from: fiend61 on 15 December 2011, 22:52:51

try cleaning out the fan  ;) gets blocked up with fluff overtime which will cause it to overheat and switch off :y

same thing happens to my belly button which causes similar faults to me this time of day.

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: albitz on 15 December 2011, 23:06:26

Got similar issues with my Aspire 5551. After a long session of usage the screen goes black and there is a loud buzzing noise.Switch it off,restart it and alls well until next time. :(
Have blown an aerosol of compressed air through the vents,which seems to have helped a bit,but not cured it.

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: tidla on 15 December 2011, 23:10:49

to get the fluff out you do need to strip it down, comp air wont shift it, you will be amazed how compact it gets.

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: albitz on 15 December 2011, 23:13:56

Im a bit woried about having lots of little bits left over. ;D

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: Van Helsing on 15 December 2011, 23:15:54

Quote from: Albs on 15 December 2011, 23:13:56

Im a bit woried about having lots of little bits left over. ;D

I have found that when I have stripped down the odd item..... ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: Plomien on 16 December 2011, 05:08:40

download speedfan and monitor the temperature, if you can't get/not willing to open the fan unit stick a hoover over the fan unit area and look at getting a laptop cooler (normally £5-£10)

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: freecall666 on 16 December 2011, 06:20:48

Quote from: Plomien on 16 December 2011, 05:08:40

download speedfan and monitor the temperature, if you can't get/not willing to open the fan unit stick a hoover over the fan unit area and look at getting a laptop cooler (normally £5-£10)

pound shop has them fans work ok, The blue banner one. as there are alot of pound shops. even have fan cleaning brush, but new paint brush dose the trick.

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 16 December 2011, 07:55:11

Quote from: tidla on 15 December 2011, 23:00:06

Quote from: fiend61 on 15 December 2011, 22:52:51

try cleaning out the fan  ;) gets blocked up with fluff overtime which will cause it to overheat and switch off  :y

same thing happens to my belly button which causes similar faults to me this time of day.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D Splendid.

Title: Re: I think My lap top is shot
Post by: TheBoy on 16 December 2011, 18:39:53

Acer. Consider yourself lucky it managed to outlive its warranty period :P