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SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

0 posted 2007-07-11 12:51 PM

Hi everyone! Just wanted to tell you, my computer won't stay on now. When I try to turn it on, it shut off, then when I try again to turn it on, it says it is due to a thermol event (overheating). I don't know what that means. I wanted to let you know, while I have a chance. So you will know why you don't see me on anymore. I have no money to get it fixed. I will sure miss you all.

Drauntz
Member Elite

since 2007-03-16

Posts 2905
Los Angeles California

1 posted 2007-07-11 01:04 AM

Check the fan see if it turns? do your computer make Bi bi sound?

find your original disc--a CD with the system Like window2000 and put it into the CD driver then press the start button. see if it works?

I am sorry to hear that. but you sure can find somebody to fix for you. If there is a computer company, a college, or go to city hall to ask anybody who has computer knowledge, they may kindly to give a look and a free help. or may be someone in county library. You may get online in county library.

and it could be due to too dusty.

let us know how it is going.

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2007-07-11 02:16 AM

Take the cover off and vacuum the dust from the fan Sue. I have a feeling that is what it could be.

PhaerieChild
Senior Member

since 1999-08-30

Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon

3 posted 2007-07-11 02:45 AM

Mine did that and I thought I was going to have to replace it. It turned out to be it needed dusting and some thermal paste renewed under the CPU. Cost was a total of 6.00. Can of air 4.00, thermal paste 2.00, a bored computer geek at the used computer store priceless.

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

4 posted 2007-07-11 12:24 PM

If you take the cover off, don't forget to unplug it first. And be careful not to make contact with any of the inside components with anything metal..

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

5 posted 2007-07-11 02:14 PM

Sue,
We're always willing to help. Hope it works.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2007-07-13 10:53 AM

take it up to a computer store (where you bought it) and ask them how to take the cover off and clean the fan

I'm sure it won't cost you a penny

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

7 posted 2007-07-13 08:27 PM

We are all hoping that you can connect long enough, Sue, to read these messages, and follow all of the great advice.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2007-07-13 10:44 PM

Oh, Sue! If it doesn't rain ~ it pours! You've had one trial after the other! ~ and now this!

I hope that your computer is up and running by now and that you are able to read these replies. I learned a thing or two from them myself.

I am having 'puter problems as well and am writing this from my daughter's computer.

Linda

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

9 posted 2007-08-02 07:47 AM

Sue is still undergoing computer problems. She can barely stay on five minutes when her computer shuts down. But she, herself, is ok, and missing everyone very much.

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

10 posted 2007-08-02 01:41 PM

Thank you for letting us know Karilea.

I had been emailing Sue with no response and was worried.

Titia Geertman
Member Ascendant

since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

11 posted 2007-08-03 05:38 AM

How much would fixing Sue's computer cost? Does anybody have any idea?
Seems to me that it really could be that her van is not cooling properly, I've had troubles with that too in the past.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

12 posted 2007-08-03 07:55 AM

Titia, several of us in contact with Sue by phone have mentioned to her to take the hard drive to Circuit City where she bought it a little over 2 years ago and find out how much it will cost. I guess she hasn't had the time yet since she has been taking some new CNA courses.

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

13 posted 2007-08-04 12:15 PM

I don't know how long it is going to last, but, right now, my computer seems to be staying on. My CD ROM seems to not be working, though. When I put a CD in it, it does nothing. I went to where the drives are to click on it, but it wasn't there. It seems like my computer is already falling apart, and it isn't that old. But, I didn't get the extended warranty, because I didn't have enough money. I wish I had never bought an emachine. I wish I had bought a Dale, instead. I seem to have alot of trouble with this one. This one was on sale, though.
Anyway! Maybe it will stay on for a little while. I hope so, because I have missed you all so much.

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

14 posted 2007-08-08 09:41 PM

Now that's good news,Sue. Let's hope and pray you'll be able to get it repaired without needing another full time job to pay for that.

Rae

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