Machine Check Exception - Stop: 0x0000009c

[MDMSR]

Have an HP laptop Pavillion ZV5120 that keeps getting a BSOD "Machine Check
Exception - Stop: 0x0000009c (0x00000000,0x8054DA70,0xA2000000,0x84010400).
Anyone have a clue what's creating this error, and/or guide me in the right
direction to find an answer? I've checked numerous places including this
newsgroup area, but no luckl yet.

 

[Gerry]

Background information on Stop Error message:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms795775.aspx

0x0000009C: MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION
(This is a hardware issue: an unrecoverable hardware error has occurred.
The parameters have different meanings depending on what type of CPU you
have but, while diagnostic, rarely lead to a clear solution. Most
commonly it results from overheating, from failed hardware (RAM, CPU,
hardware bus, power supply, etc.), or from pushing hardware beyond its
capabilities (e.g., overclocking a CPU).
Source: http://aumha.org/a/stop.htm

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot

The awkward item to test for most home users is the power supply unit as
spare units are not usually available.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[MDMSR]

Yes, it's more information than I previously had. Not what I wanted to hear,
as I don't have the resources to test the various components of the laptop,
but I know of a repair shop in town that can better diagnose the problem.
thank you.

 

[Gerry]

You're welcome.



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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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