is my computer dying?

samnc · 05-08-2008, 12:11 AM

i have a 4 year old HP laptop. for the past few weeks, it sometimes suddenly cuts off on me and sometimes when i turn it on, the harddrive doesnt seem to go on and the screen stays blank even though the power is on and it is turned on.

Someone suggested it could be the battery. i have virtually no battery life in my computer, but when i unplug it (when it works) it still functions for a few minutes. i also tried to take out the battery, and same result.

Is my computer about dead? Is this common in older computers?

cohen · 05-08-2008, 12:14 AM

it sounds like it is dying....

computeruler · 05-08-2008, 12:32 AM

yup definatlly dying

samnc · 05-08-2008, 01:58 AM

anyone here care to place bets on how much longer my computer has? I suppose now is a good time to start back-uping my data!

cohen · 05-08-2008, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samnc

anyone here care to place bets on how much longer my computer has? I suppose now is a good time to start back-uping my data!

i would be buying a computer very soon.

Vizy93 · 05-08-2008, 02:56 AM

Lol, bets? Naw. Your computer is standing on its last legs right now. Its about to go down like Yung Joc made it do.

Anyways, yea start backing up everything

computeruler · 05-08-2008, 02:57 AM

its hard to tell how long before the whole thing wont turn on probably not long

cohen · 05-08-2008, 04:05 AM

do you want us to recommend a good setup?

samnc · 05-08-2008, 01:23 PM

I use a computer for general purposes, and alot of photography, storage and some editing. I am actually looking for an apple for my next computer. I am uncetain whether I will get a desktop or a laptop.

I hate paying more $ for just an image/trend since macs seem to cost more than their PC counterparts, but I had some bad experiences with viruses and other things of the sort, and from what I heard, macs don't get them much.

Any suggestions on what to get?

If I get a PC desktop system, I am intrigued by the possibily of getting a huge 30" monitor. Are these things too big? Anyone use one here?

CPTMuller · 05-08-2008, 05:07 PM

I don't own one, though I have used one. They are awesome for gaming and videos and pictures, but for basic tasks it may be a bit of overkill.

05-08-2008, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
samnc New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	is my computer dying? i have a 4 year old HP laptop. for the past few weeks, it sometimes suddenly cuts off on me and sometimes when i turn it on, the harddrive doesnt seem to go on and the screen stays blank even though the power is on and it is turned on. Someone suggested it could be the battery. i have virtually no battery life in my computer, but when i unplug it (when it works) it still functions for a few minutes. i also tried to take out the battery, and same result. Is my computer about dead? Is this common in older computers?

05-08-2008, 01:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
samnc New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	how much longer anyone here care to place bets on how much longer my computer has? I suppose now is a good time to start back-uping my data!

05-08-2008, 02:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vizy93 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA, Westside Age: 14 Posts: 2,163	Lol, bets? Naw. Your computer is standing on its last legs right now. Its about to go down like Yung Joc made it do. Anyways, yea start backing up everything __________________ RnB Session- get updated Hulu- TV quality clips/shows/movies My Slurpee Cup- life's elixir

05-08-2008, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
samnc New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	new computer I use a computer for general purposes, and alot of photography, storage and some editing. I am actually looking for an apple for my next computer. I am uncetain whether I will get a desktop or a laptop. I hate paying more $ for just an image/trend since macs seem to cost more than their PC counterparts, but I had some bad experiences with viruses and other things of the sort, and from what I heard, macs don't get them much. Any suggestions on what to get? If I get a PC desktop system, I am intrigued by the possibily of getting a huge 30" monitor. Are these things too big? Anyone use one here?

05-08-2008, 05:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
CPTMuller Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Not there. Posts: 731	I don't own one, though I have used one. They are awesome for gaming and videos and pictures, but for basic tasks it may be a bit of overkill. __________________ Specs of my main PC:Laptop (Thinkpad X61) C2D e6320, NVIDIA 7950GT (Factory OC) : C2D T7100, Intel GMA 965 Express 2gb ram 533mhz DDR2, 320GB 7200RPM : 1gb ra, 80gb 5400RPM Soundblaster X-FI Xtreme Audio, Linksys 10/100 Ethernet Card : on board Audio, on board Ethernet

05-08-2008, 12:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
computeruler Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 30 Posts: 409	yup definatlly dying

05-08-2008, 02:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
computeruler Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 30 Posts: 409	its hard to tell how long before the whole thing wont turn on probably not long

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