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Old 05-08-2007, 10:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I wonder if you could help me. Am wanting to re format my PC as it keeps just randomly switching itself off and rebooting (unless anyone knows what that could be?) so I need to backup all my stuff, mainly pics. Is there an easy way to do this other than memory sticks and CD's? Didnt know if there was a site or something i could upload to?

Any help, much appreciated.

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Old 05-08-2007, 10:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Either DVD's, or a second hard drive would work just fine.

How often does your computer shut itself off/reboot? Could be a mobo problem.
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Old 05-08-2007, 10:13 PM   #3 (permalink)
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well sometimes i switch it on and within seconds it switches itself off and sometimes its on for a bit before switching off but guaranteed no matter what everytime it will switch off at some point - where could i look?
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Old 05-08-2007, 10:18 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Likely the power supply, listen for it making a slight buzzing noise.

Also, just to make it easier in future make your topic title more descriptive
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Old 05-08-2007, 10:20 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Easiest thing to try first is to re-seat all your cards, memory etc, heat sometimes lift the cards over time. Also any connections, disconnect and reconnect them.

While the side is off the computer make sure all the fans are working.
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Ah very sorry for that - if its the power supply what does this mean??

Thanks for replying to me
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Old 05-08-2007, 10:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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it means your power supply is going out on you... you might need to get a new power supply for our computer.
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