Laptop Shuts Down

korme · 06-19-2015, 10:45 AM

Hey guys, I haven't been here in a while because of this issue.

Every time I boot my laptop, it automatically turns itself off within 15 minutes. It then won't even start back up for a couple of hours.

I don't think this is a fan issue, as it never feels hot. Are there any checks I can to see if it's an internal issue?

cartman · 06-19-2015, 10:47 AM

Are you just on battery, or plugged in with an adapter? My guess is something power-related. The battery might be weak, and/or your adapter isn't putting out enough juice to charge the battery and keep the laptop running.

RainMaker · 06-19-2015, 05:17 PM

First thought is heat related. Try downloading realtemp and see if anything weird shows up.

I'd also look at the battery. When there are issues there it can cause funky things to happen. Can you try removing the battery and running it off AC power and see if it happens? Even if it is always plugged in having a bad battery in the system can cause issues.

bulletsponge · 06-19-2015, 05:43 PM

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Ironhead · 06-19-2015, 07:42 PM

The only times where I have ever had my computers freak out on me with issues like this it has always been 1) heat related 2) RAM went bad or3) hard drive went bad.

Edward64 · 06-19-2015, 11:15 PM

I think heat related or motherboard.

Doesn't sound like a HD to me. If it was RAM, it would probably reboot but not shut down.

stevew · 06-19-2015, 11:47 PM

Def run that temp monitor program thing. If the cpu fan isn't working I'd imagine a quick shut down.

korme · 06-22-2015, 11:19 AM

I unplugged from the adapter and I've got it up and running on battery only right now. I've been loaded up since 11 AM, that is 17 minutes. That is a solid.

Here's the RealTemp.

MizzouRah · 06-22-2015, 11:42 AM

must be an adapter issue

korme · 06-22-2015, 12:02 PM

It shut itself off at 11:39, so I got 39 minutes. Later on I will do the opposite and pull the battery and leave the adapter plugged in.

Dutch · 06-22-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bulletsponge

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15 minutes should be enough. I think we're good here, FOFC. Great job, everybody.

MizzouRah · 06-22-2015, 02:13 PM

What make is the pc?

Even though it doesn't seem hot.. sure points to a cooling issue. If you have some mechanical skills, I would take out the fan and clean it and the heatsink with canned air. (do not take the heat sink out, just the fan)

korme · 06-23-2015, 12:09 PM

Mizzou, it is a little over a 1-year-old MSi. I have a thread about purchasing it somewhere on here, if I wasn't on my phone I'd link to it.

MizzouRah · 06-23-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

Mizzou, it is a little over a 1-year-old MSi. I have a thread about purchasing it somewhere on here, if I wasn't on my phone I'd link to it.

Ok, I would start with canned air and clean out of the cpu fan. Blowing into the pc typically doesn't work.. you'll need to google the pc and see if there is a video showing how to remove the fan so you can clean it out.

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Are you just on battery, or plugged in with an adapter? My guess is something power-related. The battery might be weak, and/or your adapter isn't putting out enough juice to charge the battery and keep the laptop running. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	to much computer pron __________________ the Barbarian, WW Royal Rumble Champion

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Ironhead College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey	The only times where I have ever had my computers freak out on me with issues like this it has always been 1) heat related 2) RAM went bad or3) hard drive went bad. Last edited by Ironhead : 06-19-2015 at 11:19 PM.

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MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	What make is the pc? Even though it doesn't seem hot.. sure points to a cooling issue. If you have some mechanical skills, I would take out the fan and clean it and the heatsink with canned air. (do not take the heat sink out, just the fan) Last edited by MizzouRah : 06-22-2015 at 02:15 PM.

06-19-2015, 05:17 PM	#3
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	First thought is heat related. Try downloading realtemp and see if anything weird shows up. I'd also look at the battery. When there are issues there it can cause funky things to happen. Can you try removing the battery and running it off AC power and see if it happens? Even if it is always plugged in having a bad battery in the system can cause issues.

06-19-2015, 11:15 PM	#6
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	I think heat related or motherboard. Doesn't sound like a HD to me. If it was RAM, it would probably reboot but not shut down.

06-19-2015, 11:47 PM	#7
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Def run that temp monitor program thing. If the cpu fan isn't working I'd imagine a quick shut down.

06-22-2015, 11:19 AM	#8
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	I unplugged from the adapter and I've got it up and running on battery only right now. I've been loaded up since 11 AM, that is 17 minutes. That is a solid. Here's the RealTemp.

06-22-2015, 11:42 AM	#9
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	must be an adapter issue

06-22-2015, 12:02 PM	#10
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	It shut itself off at 11:39, so I got 39 minutes. Later on I will do the opposite and pull the battery and leave the adapter plugged in.

06-23-2015, 12:09 PM	#13
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Mizzou, it is a little over a 1-year-old MSi. I have a thread about purchasing it somewhere on here, if I wasn't on my phone I'd link to it.

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