PC power issues.

I was about to download a video on my Toshiba laptop when my computer shutdown. I need to update my driver. How should I do this?
by Anonymous on March 14th, 2011 | one answer | in PC power issues

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What is wrong with my laptop power cord?
by TheWalrus on October 30th, 2010 | no answers | in PC power issues

My laptop's health monitor says that the fan speed is 66%. Is that too high, and if so, what should I do?
by HTFfan on July 30th, 2010 | one answer | in PC power issues

help! my computer is getting really hot even when not working. it was plugged to the wall all night and at the morning comp. was really hot.
by kroll124 on July 23rd, 2010 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

When I use My Laptop (IBM T40) it goes all FRIZZ! So I have to turn it off by pressing the power button!Why My Laptop goes Frizz?
by All Stars on May 5th, 2010 | no answers | in PC power issues

Why my pc turn on and off within 30sec.
by Anonymous on November 19th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

Before press the power button, my laptop turn on automatically when i connected to ac power.
by LAKSHMAN on November 14th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

My computer shuts off by it self i have yo turn the switch off in back and turn it back on before i can reboot
by bonedaddy on November 8th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

What do i do to shut down my computer, it won't shut down using the start menu, or using the control, alt, delete buttons. The computer is aHP compaq d530
by Anonymous on November 7th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

I bought a new AC adapter for my laptop. I contacted the seller telling them that I wanted to return it because it got extremely hot and they said that that was normal for the first few times you use it. Does that make any sence or do they just want my $?
by Melissa on August 25th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

I have a gateways computer, it shuts down unexpectedly with applications still running, why?
by Anonymous on August 12th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

Why is my computer shutting down in the middle applications still running?
by Anonymous on August 12th, 2009 | no answers | in PC power issues

My power went out today and my cpu was off but still plugged in to a power strip that was on.after we got power back i tried turning it on but the power light blinks amber.the power strip works and ive tried evrything at the dell website.any sugestions?
by MisterEman22 on August 10th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

On my x50z asus laptop i had to press power s/w tens of times sometimes three imes and some other times from first time to get my laptop on,bearing in mind that it actsthe same thing when i use express gate s/w which means that the problem is away from po
by murad on August 7th, 2009 | no answers | in PC power issues

My power supply stopped working after I tried to scan with my new color laser printer on. Both heavy power users. I checked and am sure the PSU is bad. I installed a new PSU and everything powers up but I can't get a picture. Tried resetting the BIOS.
by metalman on July 8th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

Sir my desktop monitor gives shock nd current when it is on .PLz tell me the reasons nd possible solutions.
by himu99 on July 1st, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

I plugged my computer into a station that was running 230v power. It will no longer turn on of course. I would like to know what will need to be replaced to repair it. I was thinking it would be the whole power supply, am I correct?
by Jason on June 30th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

My acer model BL51 does not turned on. some time it turn on and stay on for two hour and after that it drains battery to zero. it does not see power adaptor so it does not turn on again. it seems that after a while its power circuit kicks out.
by tubkxb46 on June 20th, 2009 | no answers | in PC power issues

What does a processor socket do
by Anonymous on June 12th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

Lightning struck near my house last night causing my accidentally plugged in laptop to spark at the place where it was plugged in. the laptop works but refuses to charge. Is this an internal problem or a problem with the power cord?
by Mtw on June 11th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

During a recent storm lightning struck very close to my home. As it struck I felt a small spark go through the laptop I was using (it was left plugged in). The laptop is fine but will not charge. Is this an internal problem or a problem with the cord?
by Mtw on June 10th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

My laptop, running Windows XP Professional, is hanging when I do a shutdown. It will only shut down when I depress the power button and hold it until it gives up and turns off. What's the fix?
by Anonymous on May 5th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

Hi, I have a Windows XP and somtimes it shuts down with no warning at all. It usally happens when I am on sites that have other people online like runescape or adventure quest. Does anyone know why this is happening?
by C Ning on April 30th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

HP dv9917cl power cord light goes off and on, the battery comes on when the light goes off. I can jiggle the cord, it will work for several minutes, then it goes off again with no interferance. I'm not sure if it is the cord or the port. suggestions?
by gabelle on April 8th, 2009 | no answers | in PC power issues

HELP I SPILLED WINE ON LAPTOP DV600 NW SCREEN IS BLANK YET, THERE IS SOUND AND LIGHTS ARE ON. AND FAN SPINS .
by kaloni847 on April 3rd, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

How do I prevent XP from sleeping when I close the laptop? (Lenovo S10)
by malevolentbutticklis on March 17th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

My laptop adapter is broken, i have another but the volts are very different will it damage my computer. The correct adapter is 19v 3.42a output the other one is 15v 4.2a.
by notverybright on March 16th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

How much wattage does a PC draw?
by hip2bsqr on March 16th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

My desktop switched its self off whilst I was typing & now the blue indicator on the front does not light up & the computer will not switch on
by Sueward on March 1st, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

I have a desktop with 1GB RAM and a 512 MB Nvidia GeForce 8500GT GPU Whenever i play games with high graphics or run multiple applications the system restarts. Some times i even get a blue screen, pls give me a solution for this problem
by vprasatth on February 21st, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

Computer wont turn on unless it is in safe mode, if i restore it to store settings will it help? it turned off suddenly..the antivirus said there was a trojan..could that b the problem? how much would it cost to get a new hard drive 4 a hp notebook?
by Charlie1 on February 9th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

I have Windows desktop & Mac laptop. just got a wireless router. When I sign in the network on Mac I have to enter the long password, even though I check the box to save it. Why? Also I have to unplug the router because Mac has error finding network. why?
by Debbie Loyer on February 1st, 2009 | no answers | in PC power issues

When i power up my p c my harddrive works, but not my video card, cd player or floppy. What is going on here?
by sonney on January 30th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

I have a Toshiba Satellite L35. It wont turn on. It is plugged into the AC adapter and wont do anything...help!
by stefanie on January 29th, 2009 | 2 answers | in PC power issues

I have an Antec power supply. Where is the 3.3v connection (listed on the website and in manual) located? (ie; which connector is it on?)
by AndaleTheGreat on January 27th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

The case fans and bezel lights turn on after my friends computer is completely powered down. I'm pretty sure I disabled all the auto wake functions in BIOS. The computer does NOT boot up when this happens. Bad PS or something with the MOBO?
by baalzamon88 on January 26th, 2009 | no answers | in PC power issues

My pc just refuses to power up every morning. It requires the main power supply to be left on for at least 5 mins before it is capable of powering up. Is there something wrong with the power unit?
by Anonymous on January 17th, 2009 | one answer | in PC power issues

I have a Gateway Performance 1300 Monterrey MBD about 7 years old. The power supply inside was fried by a power surge, now I've replaced the pack but there is an extra port on the motherboard with 6 prongs is there anyone out there who knows what this is
by venessa1 on December 30th, 2008 | one answer | in PC power issues

Turned computer off for 8 hrs. from power swithch on back. then when i turned it on, lights flashed and then went out. did not power up. tried several times with same out come. unplugged from strip and tried again, same thing happens. wha
by dennyc on December 13th, 2008 | one answer | in PC power issues

How do i retrieve data from a junk ps3
by ray on December 11th, 2008 | no answers | in PC power issues