Computer Shutting Itself Down.

Shigeto · **Posted:** August 19th, 2006, 5:03 am

Its no big problem, or doesn't seem it, but i noticed last week that when i accidently bumped my knee into the computer it shut itself down. I also bumped into the computer table today, while hoovering, and it shut itself down. It then refuses to start until i unplug the cable from the mains, plug it back in and then start it up.
It may be a safety feature - when something hits it, it cuts the power to avoid any electrocutions, but i'm not sure.
Any ideas what it is?

Adbot · **Posted:** August 19th, 2006, 5:03 am

Kyle · **Posted:** August 19th, 2006, 10:12 am

i had the same thing happen to me, the cord was loose when it was pluged in and when u hit it it would move and unplug its self..check your cord.

Evelyn · **Posted:** August 20th, 2006, 10:27 am

Kyle wrote:

i had the same thing happen to me, the cord was loose when it was pluged in and when u hit it it would move and unplug its self..check your cord.

That is usually the problem, or you have a power button that sticks.

Ranging God · **Posted:** August 20th, 2006, 3:32 pm

The Power Bix migh tbe loose, you shoukld go in there and tighten them, or the trouble coul djust be ur cord.

Shigeto · **Posted:** August 21st, 2006, 2:03 am

Thanks, I'll take a look at them.
Btw, how would you recommend cleaning away dust, wouldn't a cloth just cause static?

Bogrollbloke · **Posted:** August 21st, 2006, 4:35 am

If you get that dust all over your fan or components, use your hand. Cloths cause too much static.

Adbot · **Posted:** August 21st, 2006, 4:35 am

Shigeto · **Posted:** August 21st, 2006, 2:12 pm

Yeah, but wouldn't that also fry some components cause of the static already on me?
And this morning it wouldn't even start up, i accidently banged my elbow on it while checking the cables and it started..i'm really thinking its something out of place

Kyle · **Posted:** August 21st, 2006, 3:48 pm

thom wrote:

Yeah, but wouldn't that also fry some components cause of the static already on me?
And this morning it wouldn't even start up, i accidently banged my elbow on it while checking the cables and it started..i'm really thinking its something out of place

ok rele check the cable.....and no rubing dust off with your hand will do no harm....if it still will not start up take ur side off and unplug your modem. dont ask me why but this is the frist step you take in computer repair.

Shigeto · **Posted:** August 21st, 2006, 4:02 pm

i'll try that in the morning, thanks

jrdgames · **Posted:** August 21st, 2006, 4:44 pm

thom wrote:

Yeah, but wouldn't that also fry some components cause of the static already on me?
And this morning it wouldn't even start up, i accidently banged my elbow on it while checking the cables and it started..i'm really thinking its something out of place

If you have carpets in your house around where you will be working on the pc then, first of all, take off your socks, then touch the metal case to ground yourself ( this will remove any static electricity from you. ), then unplug the computer from the wall. Check to see if the power cord fits tightly or loosly into the power suply. Next open the case carefully, remove any dust from the case with compressed air or your hand ( you can wipe your hand with a damp towel ). If there is no visible damage after cleaning then put the case back together and plug it in again, then see what happens.