Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
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yeah so as the title really, its getting quite anoying. It usually does it when its booting up or just loaded windows, no error messages or anything, just goes off like someones pulled the plug out the wall. Dunno if it makes a difference either but it wont just switch back on, i have to pull the power cable out the back for a few seconds.
help 
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Tim
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Registered: 21st Apr 00
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Check the CPU heatsink for dust? My sister-in-law's computer did similar as it was hitting critical CPU temperature during boot...
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DannyB
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Yes, check how clean it is inside, if it's clogged up it'l end up overheating but will shut down prior to that to save any damage.
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Sunz
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Could be the Power Supply Unit also.
see if you can smell some burning from the top back of the tower.
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Kurt
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my old computer used to do something similiar.. although it was like it went to half power.. the tone of the fan lowered..
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Adam_B
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cheers. how much does a power supply thingy cost if its that?
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Sunz
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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only £15-£20 for a 400watt one.
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LukeS
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Registered: 25th Nov 07
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Depends on the pc, i looked for s few for my lapto before and they ranged from around £40 to £100.
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LukeS
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Registered: 25th Nov 07
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quote:
Originally posted by Sunz
only £15-£20 for a 400watt one.
No way, i had to pay £65 for mine 2nd hand
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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You were conned mate, £65 buys you a belter of a brand new psu.
Just seen you said laptop.
What do you mean by psu, charger?
Laptop chargers are fairly expensive, that's different from a desktop psu.
[Edited on 25-09-2009 by John]
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LukeS
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Registered: 25th Nov 07
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Yeah a full power lead thingy, on the toshiba website it was 100 and something for a new one.
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John
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That's a different thing to a desktop PSU.
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