Dell INSPIRON 8100 CONSTANT *FREEZING*

[a.lazarou]

Dear Readers,

I am having a bit of trouble with my Dell Inspiron 8100. When started
up the Dell works for a few minutes, sometimes up to half an hour, and
then suddenly freezes. The only thing that is connected to it is an
ethernet and I have tried using the computer without it.
Please Reply A.S.A.P. with any suggestions on how to fix this problem.

Kind Regards,

Alex Lazaro

 

[Dick Cardy]

Dear Readers,

I am having a bit of trouble with my Dell Inspiron 8100. When started
up the Dell works for a few minutes, sometimes up to half an hour, and
then suddenly freezes. The only thing that is connected to it is an
ethernet and I have tried using the computer without it.
Please Reply A.S.A.P. with any suggestions on how to fix this problem.

Kind Regards,

Alex Lazaro

First check that the CPU cooling fan is working

Dick

 

[Og]

Yours is a common enough problem that the DELL web site has a support
document:

Why do I receive intermittent system halts on my DellT InspironT 8100
portable computer with the nVidia GeForce2 Go video in Microsoft® Windows®
XP?

http://support.dell.com/support/top...ument?dn=1063155&l=en&langid=1&c=us&cs=&s=gen

steve

 

[Og]

Dick:

A bit tired, eh? The OP said "suddenly freezes", not "suddenly shuts down".

Sudden shutdown often = overheating.
Sudden freezing often = video driver problem.

The DELL website has a support document that refers to the video card in the
OP's model.

steve

 

[Dick Cardy]

Dick:

A bit tired, eh? The OP said "suddenly freezes", not "suddenly shuts down".

Sudden shutdown often = overheating.
Sudden freezing often = video driver problem.

No not tired based on my experience. I have just fixed a computer in the
office with the same problem - computer frozen open up case CPU fan not
working, replace, been on for hours with no problem.

Dick

 

[a.lazarou]

The CPU cooling fans ( for I think there are 2 of them) do not work at
all. I opened it up a few months ago to replace the ethernet and phone
line ports. I have now realised that it does in fact last longer
without the internet. However, as soon as I connect the ethernet to the
computer, within a few minutes it will freeze. Do you have any
suggestions? If you do please post them A.S.A.P.
By the way i dont think it has nVIDIA GeForce Graphics.

Regards,
A. lazarou

 

[Dick Cardy]

The CPU cooling fans ( for I think there are 2 of them) do not work at
all.

Assuming you meant what you typed - replace the fans the system is over
heating

Dick

 

[a.lazarou]

Assuming you meant what you typed - replace the fans the system is over
heating

Dear Dick,

What I meant to say was that the fans do not turn at all while the
system is on. However, a few days ago i opened the computer to take out
the fans. While the computer was on I accidentally pressed the power
button. Miraculously both fans started spinning rapidly. This tells me
that they do infact work but, they do not turn while the laptop is on.
I would like to point out the fact the when I connect the ethernet
cable to the computer it lasts for about 20- 25 minutes and then
freezes.
If you have a similar problem or know how to fix this problem please
replyA.S.A.P
I need to fix the computer urgently for the school year is approaching
and I need it to be working properly with no problems.

Kind Regards,
(e-mail address removed)

 

[a.lazarou]

Dear Dick,

What I meant to say was that the fans do not turn at all while the
system is on. However, a few days ago i opened the computer to take out
the fans. While the computer was OPEN I accidentally pressed the power
button. Miraculously both fans started spinning rapidly. This tells me
that they do infact work but, they do not turn while the laptop is on.
I would like to point out the fact the when I connect the ethernet
cable to the computer it lasts for about 20- 25 minutes and then
freezes.
If you have a similar problem or know how to fix this problem please
replyA.S.A.P
I need to fix the computer urgently for the school year is approaching
and I need it to be working properly with no problems.

 

[Dick Cardy]

Dear Dick,

What I meant to say was that the fans do not turn at all while the
system is on. However, a few days ago i opened the computer to take out
the fans. While the computer was OPEN I accidentally pressed the power
button. Miraculously both fans started spinning rapidly. This tells me
that they do infact work but, they do not turn while the laptop is on.
I would like to point out the fact the when I connect the ethernet
cable to the computer it lasts for about 20- 25 minutes and then
freezes.
If you have a similar problem or know how to fix this problem please
replyA.S.A.P
I need to fix the computer urgently for the school year is approaching
and I need it to be working properly with no problems.

I think your best bet is to ring Dell and ask them. The problem you are
having looks to be caused by over heating.

Dick

 

[Steven Moore]

I think your best bet is to ring Dell and ask them. The problem you are
having looks to be caused by over heating.

Dick

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