Computer shuts down by itself

[Guest]

My computer keeps shutting itself off when I leave it alone for a while.
It's Gateway laptop. Any suggestions please?

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Check out this article:
http://a1-computers.blogspot.com/2007/03/laptop-shutting-down-by-itself-with.html

Sounds like its hardware related, you probably should contact Dell and let
them check it out for you if its still under warranty.

 

[Lang Murphy]

Check out this article:
http://a1-computers.blogspot.com/2007/03/laptop-shutting-down-by-itself-with.html

Sounds like its hardware related, you probably should contact Dell and let
them check it out for you if its still under warranty.
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Andre... she should contact Dell about a Gateway laptop? <grin>

Lang

 

[WTC]

My computer keeps shutting itself off when I leave it alone for a
while. It's Gateway laptop. Any suggestions please?

Hi Cindy Campbell,

Check your Power Management. The laptop /may/ be in a hibernation
state. If this is only happening when you are *not* using the laptop
then I would guess the laptop after a set amount of time the laptop
enters into hibernation.

To Check Power Options:

Go into the Control Panel > Power Options. Is hibernation set at X
amount of minutes? If this option is then set then set the option to
never and see if the laptop shuts off after you walk away.

 

[William of Baskerville]

My computer keeps shutting itself off when I leave it alone for a while.
It's Gateway laptop. Any suggestions please?

Hard drive failing.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Slip of the tongue, I meant Gateway.