PC Suddenly Shuts Off

C

Craig

IBM ThinkPad R40

After 4 years w/o problem...this suddenly happens:
With power plugged in, it starts up then after a few seconds,
suddenly shuts off. --- even thou the battery is good.

what could possiblely be the problem(s) ?

Thanks
 
T

taragem

IBM ThinkPad R40

After 4 years w/o problem...this suddenly happens:
With power plugged in, it starts up then after a few seconds,
suddenly shuts off. --- even thou the battery is good.

what could possiblely be the problem(s) ?
Click to expand...

PSU?
 
P

Paul

Craig said:
IBM ThinkPad R40

After 4 years w/o problem...this suddenly happens:
With power plugged in, it starts up then after a few seconds,
suddenly shuts off. --- even thou the battery is good.

what could possiblely be the problem(s) ?

Thanks
Click to expand...

An overheated processor should shut the thing off as well.
When is the last time it was cleaned inside ?
Does the processor fan run faster than normal ?

Paul
 
C

Craig

An overheated processor should shut the thing off as well.
When is the last time it was cleaned inside ?
Does the processor fan run faster than normal ?

Paul
Click to expand...

Thanks I will open it up and clean the exhaust area & fan
 

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