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computer shuts down on start up

Jul 29, 2005 10:25AM PDT

my computer shuts down after about 5 seconds of trying to boot, then i try to boot again and nothing. so then i unplug the power cord plug it back in and the same thing all over again can some one please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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(NT) (NT) Overheating maybe?
Jul 29, 2005 11:39AM PDT
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sounds like...
Jul 30, 2005 4:12AM PDT

your power supply is failing. I is probably sensing a voltage problem and shuts down before any more damage is done. They are cheap so replace and see what happens. A few more specs on your machine might help also Wink.

and life goes on...

Jack

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overheating/power supply....
Jul 30, 2005 7:35AM PDT

as for overheating it doesnt have time to overheat so i doubt that.
the power supply was changed last night and the same problem is still going on. i will give more specs later....dont actually have the computer with me. its my moms and she is ohio while im here in louisiana trying to help her figure it out.

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specs
Aug 3, 2005 11:42AM PDT

here are some of the specs on this computer mother
board can handle a 133, 266, 333 Fsb AMD AthlonXP Processor.
The Video was a Geforce4 MX 440. Had about 512MB od DDR2 Ram.
Around a 60 gig Fast 7200Rpm HardDrive. 56kModem, and 5.1 Sound
out of the motherboard

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Try this for first steps
Aug 4, 2005 9:08PM PDT

First; with the power off, open the case and remove the family of "Dust Bunnies" which may have taken residence there. Vacuum first and then blow with the other end of the vacuum or use compressed air. Pay particular attention to the fan & heat sink on the CPU; the vents in the power supply; and the cooling fans. Look for anything which might have come loose, (like the heat sink which should be on the CPU).

Second; with the case open, turn on the power and observe the system. Look and listen for anything which seems amiss. If the problem still occurs and all the fans are operating properly, replacing the power supply is the next step.

Good Luck.