My Computer Issues Remain

I posted a blog a while back about how my computer would not start on Christmas Morning. Well, this morning it did it again. I would press the power button on the computer would turn on, then turn off, then turn on, then turn off and it would continue until I either unplug the power or press and hold the power button.

Crap!

So I disconnected everything and changed the battery on the motherboard… again. Then I put it all back together and pressed the on button… she breathes again! Yea!

Interesting, I just posted yesterday about what computer I would buy if I had to buy another.

Anyway, now back on the computer, I decided to ask Chabeety (chatGPT) what could be wrong…

Why would my computer turn on and off when I try to start it?

There are several reasons why a computer may turn on and off when you try to start it. Here are a few possibilities:	

>> Power supply issue: If the power supply is failing, it may not be able to provide enough power to start the computer. This can cause the computer to turn on briefly, but then shut off.

>> Overheating: If the computer is overheating, it may shut down as a safety precaution. This can happen if the CPU or other components are not being properly cooled.

>> RAM issue: If there is a problem with the RAM, the computer may not be able to start up properly. This can cause the computer to turn on briefly, but then shut off.

>> Motherboard issue: If there is a problem with the motherboard, such as a failing component or a short circuit, the computer may not be able to start up properly.

>> Other hardware issue: There could be a problem with other hardware components such as the hard drive or graphics card that is causing the computer to turn on and off.

To diagnose the issue, you may need to try troubleshooting steps such as checking the power supply, cleaning out dust from the fans and heat sinks, checking the RAM, and testing other hardware components. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, it may be best to bring the computer to a professional for repair.

I think I may have to plan for a replacement of the power supply soon. Perhaps then I will put in another SSD, and some more RAM and perhaps another HHD and if I could afford it, a new graphics card.

I will also be making sure everything is all backed up just in case she doesn’t restart.

As always, thank you for your visit.

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