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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: Google on February 01, 2009, 11:49:51 AM

Title: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: Google on February 01, 2009, 11:49:51 AM

I'm having a weird problem with my computer. Every time I bump it really hard, First time it was an accident, it just shuts off and the power LED starts slowly flashing and I can't turn the computer back on.

I get it to work by turning off the power at the back, hitting it a few times, then turning it back on. It's really weird and I opened the PC to check if anything was loose, but everything seems to have a strong connection.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: tylerisdabest on February 01, 2009, 08:20:47 PM

have you tried useing a new powercord?

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: Google on February 01, 2009, 08:54:08 PM

Yes, I've checked all the connections outside and inside the computer and everything is ok. The power cord is not the problem I know that for sure.

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: JJ 3000 on February 01, 2009, 09:57:25 PM

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Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Don't bump it.

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on February 02, 2009, 12:15:31 AM

Look for any loose hardware.....

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: nalee on February 02, 2009, 07:07:43 AM

If you cant see anything on the outside, you may have to check the power cord connection inside the computer. Good luck

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: Google on February 02, 2009, 07:10:53 AM

Thanks everyone. I'll try not to bump it haha. But yea I'll have to check all the hardware connections again.

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: patio on February 02, 2009, 07:57:59 AM

That PSU may be getting ready to go South...

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: mroilfield on February 02, 2009, 09:27:49 AM

Maybe the comp is just a gluten for punishment and really likes it when you have to get rough with it.  ;)

Title: Re: Computer shuts off when bumped?
Post by: Google on February 02, 2009, 05:04:17 PM

Haha