XP shutsdown every 10 minutes

[wrathyimp]

hi,
I facing a hell of a time with my PC, as it shuts down every ten minutes, and takes about 15 minutes to start again.

i cannot start before 15 minutes.

So please guide me to what fixes have to be dont within 10 minutes of the time which i get.

To me its seems a problem with processor fan or might be the Power Supply.

Thank you.

 

[G0AOZ]

Is this problem something that has slowly developed, suddenly appeared, or has the machine never functioned correctly?

Initially it sounds like a possible overheating problem, but might be other things as well. We'll assume at this stage that power-down or shut-off isn't set in Windows at 10 minutes!

Open the case and check to see if the CPU heatsink fan is turning, and that the heatsink isn't bunged up with accumulated dust and dirt.

Clear out any dust and dirt, preferably with say a can of compressed air etc. Vacuum cleaner nozzles are prone to have a nice big static charge so avoid using if possible.

Many modern computer BIOSs have a section headed Power, then a sub-menu called Hardware Monitor. or something similar. This will often give details regarding CPU temperature. Report back with this temperature.

If after clearing out dust and making sure the CPU fan is turning ok, the machine still switches off, then maybe the heatsink/fan assembly is not fitted correctly. With the power off, remove the assembly. Carefully clean both mating surfaces, i.e. CPU and heatsink. Apply a thin coating of new heatsink compound, e.g. Artic Silver is a good one. Replace heatsink assembly, making sure any "step" (if it has one) on the heatsink is orientated correctly in relation to the CPU socket on the motherboard. Reconnect fan cable, and test.

ROGER - G0AOZ.

 

[TrojanSquirrel]

Hmmmm.... If the machine takes 15 mins to start again, I would suggest that this may perhaps be a software issue rather than a hardware one.

Does the machine Shut Down or Restart?

Rob.

 

[acewarlock]

I don't see how software would know 15 min has passed, but I could see a circuit breaker taking time to cool down and reset. I have seen this happen on a bad PS.




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[linney]

Right And Wrong Ways To De-Dust A PC

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[tonycard1170]

When you say it takes 15 minutes to restart are you saying thats how long it takes to boot up? Or are you not able to turn it on until 15 minutes have passed by?

 

[BadBigBen]

i cannot start before 15 minutes.

definately sounds like a thermal problem, as suggested by G0AOZ...

so if you follow what he suggested and what Linney suggested you should be on the way to getting the PC up and running again...

if the HS fan is not turning, then it may be time to get a new HS fan in there...

Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."