Need help: PC problems

Hi all,

I've got some problems with my system, which
I'd bought some one year back.

My system configurations:
Intel GVSR motherboard
Windows 2000 OS
256RAM
80GB harddisk
LG DVD combo (CD R/W and DVR read)

My problems:
1. System goes off abruptly:
While working with the PC, at times it suddently goes off.
Say for eg., while playing some PC games.
I think the reason might be my room doesn't have much ventilation
for air. Is this the real problem?

2. DVD drive is not opening:
When we eject the DVD drive, its getting struct and its not opening.
I've to beat the top of CPU to make it open.
I think some motor problem in DVD drive. Is it?

3. Start up problem:
When I switch on my PC in this sequence, power on->UPS on and then when i switch on the cpu, the monitor begins to get on, but immediately gets switched off.
(i've kept Monitor always on)

4. Hibernate doesn't work:
When I keep the system in hibernate, and when i start my system,
the same problem as in case 3 above happens.

I would be grateful if anybody can give some answers.

Thanks,
Praveen.

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Praveen.

hello bvpraveen

Maybe its a problem with your ups or power supply inside cabinet

try to connect system directly to wall outlet without the ups

see the result

if same, then ups is not the problem, then most probably its the power supply unit inside ur cabinet

Ok Ratan, I will try them.

Thanks,
Praveen.

check with a person who deals with computers and UPs. i had a similar kind of problem i changed the Live and Neutral of the powersupply from my borad and it got okayed. Another suggestoion wud be to check RAM. One my cousins had a similar kind of problem. on openning the cabinet i found that RAM was loose so any heavy apps used to shut it down.


Ur DVD drive most probably is jammed due to dirst et. get it cleaned.

Hibernate i dont about im sorry.

Thanks
Swagat

"" I've to beat the top of CPU to make it open. ""

My god !!!

Hi Praveen,

For Problem 1:

• Motherboard may be defective.
• Absence of good ventilation around the CPU is required. If the CPU temperature goes above a set point the system shuts down. You can check the set temperature in CMOS settings (Press DEL key while booting and enter into CMOS set up mode).
• If RAM is defective or has loose contact or has come out of the slot, you may face this problem.

For Problem 2:

• The spring controlling the DVD tray movement may be defective.
• Something may be obstructing the tray movement. It can be dirt, some internal wire etc.
• The DVD drive itself may be defective (mechanical defect).

For Problem 3:

When you switch on if the monitor is on and then goes off there can be different reasons.

• There is some problem with the motherboard.
• There is some problem in the video cable connecting the CPU and monitor. The signal is not reaching the monitor.
• As your CPU is always on, it might have gone into standby/shutdown mode. If it is so, try to wake up the PC.
• Check the power management settings.

For reasons of safety, when you are not using your PC, swich it off completely.

Problem 4:

If Problem 3 is solved, this problem automatically gets solved.

I hope this gives you some idea to figure out what is wrong.

Regards

-Anant

i agree with anant & stress that you may have a serious heating problem

Praveen,

May I suggest you to change your platform to XP. I have a background and a solid hands on experience in Electronics... 14 years...designing and trouble shooting ... well that is history, and it won't help you in solving your problems, but at least I can say that, the DVD, may have a problem with the motor belt ( which looks just like a rubber band ), and try connect the power directly to your PC, withought the UPS, and if the problem stops, the UPS is faulty. Anyway, just some thoughts.

ATB,

ss