Random PC shutdowns
Hello, can't give more details at the moment, as the query was from a friend of a friend, but just thought I'd ask... here's the problem
Packard Bell Ixtreme M3720 desktop running W7 switches off unexpectedly with no prior warning. It's been in for repair twice, to quote the owner:
"first time fan cleaned... second time no fault found only seems to happen at home and we've even changed the cable!"
"just shuts down... black screen no warning, no message some times runs half an hour sometimes 2 some times 15 minutes. It's a Packard Bell"
Apparently it's been running this morning for 4 hours with no problem. Not sure what she means by "only seems to happen at home"...maybe the fault doesn't happen when at the repairer's.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
EDIT: may be related to overheating apparently (PSU).
Last edited by Blues&twos; 25th June 2011 at 14:53.