computer reboots on its own

kitepilot at kitepilot.com kitepilot at kitepilot.com
Mon Sep 30 10:47:53 MST 2019


I agree that heat is a big suspect, but it could also be some creative video 
driver or a bad memory.
Give memtest a try:
https://www.memtest86.com/downloads/memtest86-usb.zip
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Matthew Crews writes: 

> On 9/28/19 4:31 PM, Michael wrote:
>> Thank you so much for the help I really truly appreciate it.
> 
> No problem, its what we are here for. 
> 
>>     Does it reboot while you are using it? Are you using very intensive
>>     applications on it, or very not-intensive applications?  
>> 
>> 
>> So far it has only only reboot. after I load Chrome. And it doesn't
>> happen all the time  usually it will load the Chrome and it will reboot
>> then open it again and then it will be fine.
> 
> Chrome is notoriously resource intensive. Maybe give Chromium or Firefox
> a try. 
> 
> But based on that answer I'm leaning towards a fan failure first. As you
> said you are currently in Miami, so when you get back definitely check that. 
> 
> Could also be simple dust accumulation, something a can of air can fix.
> That is something that is obvious to see when you look. 
> 
> There are a few other possible things to check, but lets rule out the
> simple stuff first before we dive deeper. 
> 
> -Matt 
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