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Computer will only start sometimes, I need help please

tinkerbelle · 2008-01-24 09:16:25

I have a computer which i have given to my niece and nephew to use for school. The problem is that sometimes the computer will not start. When you switch it on it bleeps and the fans whirl but then they cut out. I turn it off and try again and normally after about 20 minutes of trying to start it again everything kicks in…

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BritBrat Posts: 3,764 Forumite

25 January 2008 at 11:27PM

It sounds like it could be processor temps to high, but can't see how it would run at all if it was that.

Try taking the heatsink off the processor and clean it all with isopropyl alcohol, you will also need some new thermal paste when you put it back.

Basically as we have said before take it apart reseat everything.

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