Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Desktops >Open QuestionMy computer shuts down without any warning i tried to reinstall the software but when i restart it just shuts down i am not sure why and i don't think it is overheating because i leave it for awhile and it still does the same thing and i checked the fans what can i do please help meIt is a emachines computer about a few years old i checked the fans but they are free of dust and it seems to be running fine i dont know how much ram or the motherboard as it is my grandmas but she gave it to me. the power is like a standered cord that is 115. She also never had used it very much very little surfing and daily email checking so it is basically new. Seems as though every thing 8 minutes ago

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by A B Member since:May 01, 2011Total points:97 (Level 1)First we need more information. What kind of computer is it, what motherboard, ram, video card, and power supply do you have ( if possible). It sounds like heat or a bad memory cell may be the culprit, but i have seen some older motherboard's capacitors swell and leak out and cause the same issues. Firstly, remove the side cover and visually inspect the hardware, make sure all fans are free of dust and debris. then power on the unis and verify operation of all cooling fans.

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