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Wax_off · 07-03-2003, 09:17 PM

I've got a PC that runs just fine, but if it crashes I have to power down and wait like 20 min. for it to cool before it will start up again.

More detail...
When I power it up hot, the initial beep that has signals BIOS loading (or whatever) doesn't sound. The disk drive spins up, but nothing else happens.
I've checked the BIOS settings for some kind of temperature gauge, but couldn't find anything. It was built by Micron about 2 years ago?

The_Dude · 07-03-2003, 09:21 PM

maybe the proc is too hot and it doesnt load up (intel's tend to do that).

maybe you have to wait till the hd quits turning

Konichiwaneko · 07-03-2003, 09:27 PM

Being that i'm a conservative libertarion according to political compass.com I have to argue with The_Dude

...joking aside

Your problem is pretty unique, I haven't heard it in a while. I think though the issue is probably in your power supply shorting out.

Next time it happens, physically unplug the power cord wait about 30 seconds and plug it in and try it on.

It could be one of the coils in the power supply is dying.

clavus · 07-03-2003, 09:30 PM

This happened to me with an old machine. I had to disconnect the power supply for a minute or so.

If I looked inside the case, there was a little light that stayed on for a while. Once it clicked off, the machine could be restarted.

This is about as technical as I get. Sorry

charliex · 07-03-2003, 10:01 PM

does sound like a dying PSU, is the initial crash related ? , crashes from PSU problems tend to not make any sense, and affect any programs at any times for no apparent reason.

cheerios · 07-04-2003, 12:06 AM

sounds JUST like the retardedness we were dealiing with, with a dying power supply. you can get a new PS for 10 bucks off of pricewatch.com, if you're not worried about brand name (and so long as it lasts a year, replacing it once a year for 10 bucks is STILL cheaper then paying 80 for a "name brand" one that you'll use for 5 before hardware out stripps it). That solved all our problems. also, switching the little switch in the back if your PS has one, off and on tended to have interesting results w/ us...

macmanmike6100 · 07-05-2003, 02:36 AM

I'm going to jump on the PSU bandwagon, because it does sound like that it's not comfy with the heat. If the PSU actually 'overheated', it would fail and could damage the mobo. Thus, it might be a good time to invest in a new PSU, since replacing a mobo is far more expensive. Maybe consider this an omen from the Gods.

Wax_off · 07-08-2003, 09:46 PM

Power supply. I should have thought of that. I'll pick up a new one at a local shop and I bet the problem will be solved.

Thanks! Sometimes it just takes a fresh perspective.

07-03-2003, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wax_off No Avatar, No Sig.	PC won't restart when warm I've got a PC that runs just fine, but if it crashes I have to power down and wait like 20 min. for it to cool before it will start up again. More detail... When I power it up hot, the initial beep that has signals BIOS loading (or whatever) doesn't sound. The disk drive spins up, but nothing else happens. I've checked the BIOS settings for some kind of temperature gauge, but couldn't find anything. It was built by Micron about 2 years ago?

07-03-2003, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	maybe the proc is too hot and it doesnt load up (intel's tend to do that). maybe you have to wait till the hd quits turning __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-03-2003, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	Being that i'm a conservative libertarion according to political compass.com I have to argue with The_Dude ...joking aside Your problem is pretty unique, I haven't heard it in a while. I think though the issue is probably in your power supply shorting out. Next time it happens, physically unplug the power cord wait about 30 seconds and plug it in and try it on. It could be one of the coils in the power supply is dying. __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

07-03-2003, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	This happened to me with an old machine. I had to disconnect the power supply for a minute or so. If I looked inside the case, there was a little light that stayed on for a while. Once it clicked off, the machine could be restarted. This is about as technical as I get. Sorry __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

07-03-2003, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	does sound like a dying PSU, is the initial crash related ? , crashes from PSU problems tend to not make any sense, and affect any programs at any times for no apparent reason.

07-04-2003, 12:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	sounds JUST like the retardedness we were dealiing with, with a dying power supply. you can get a new PS for 10 bucks off of pricewatch.com, if you're not worried about brand name (and so long as it lasts a year, replacing it once a year for 10 bucks is STILL cheaper then paying 80 for a "name brand" one that you'll use for 5 before hardware out stripps it). That solved all our problems. also, switching the little switch in the back if your PS has one, off and on tended to have interesting results w/ us...

07-05-2003, 02:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Location: Tri-state.	I'm going to jump on the PSU bandwagon, because it does sound like that it's not comfy with the heat. If the PSU actually 'overheated', it would fail and could damage the mobo. Thus, it might be a good time to invest in a new PSU, since replacing a mobo is far more expensive. Maybe consider this an omen from the Gods.

07-08-2003, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wax_off No Avatar, No Sig.	Power supply. I should have thought of that. I'll pick up a new one at a local shop and I bet the problem will be solved. Thanks! Sometimes it just takes a fresh perspective.