System Idle Process Troubleshoot

Try removing the data cable from the cd rom drive and see if the cpu usage is still the same.
 
Didn't know that it was a laptop. The only thing you can do with it now is just remove it. On the bottom of the laptop should be 1 screw that releases it from the slot. Undo the screw and then just pull the drive out.
 
Touch invasive, but i know my hardware
IMG_20140310_151740_712_zpsc8ebad38.jpg


Untitled_zps917d7d86.png
 
Thats a very good sign that the cd drive was causing the issue. Continue to use machine and keep an eye on cpu usage. If it stays low then the drive was the issue.
 
Yes, that means your computer is 98.87% idle which is what you want. As other processes use up more cpu usage the system idle process goes down.
 
its moments like these that make me feel like a complete idiot. lol thank you for all your help, and patients for the computer illiterate.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top