Posts by kooloser

After reading olyteddy's hypothesis and applying it to my machine, I think I am now firmly in the "change of temperature" camp.

Here is an excerpt from my live chat transcript, if you're in for a laugh or two. Quote: Tom_EMC060 says: I would suggest for you to format it using the restore CD to reinstall the original softwares of the...

Those replies only make me more angry. Number one, how is it a software issue? It shuts down in both Linux and Windows, and sometimes in simple boot-up. Logically, it cannot be software. The tech support doesn't listen to you, but...

Hmmmm, they seemed to restart for me about after 2 months... Anyways, maybe I'll go back in again...

It's probably like my compaq that has that press f11 thing. When I reinstalled Windows, I completely reformated the hard drive, removing the back up partition that it gets the data from. I'm assuming that the emachines works the same...

I also operated on my laptop. I went far enough to remove the heatsink, clean off the measly amount of thermal grease, and put new stuff on (I just wanted to see the processor die while I had it opened ). So far, so good.

Quote: Originally Posted by Houzinsgt I shut down right after the cooling fan turns on and then I cannot power up. The blue power light will not go on or any other light. Strange thing is when I plug in the AC cord,...

Mine been good for a few weeks, but I did nothing. I just have this motto in thought while using the computer: "If this happens just once more, I am so opening you up!" So far its worked...

Some weeks are worse then others for me. I personally haven't had it for a few weeks (knock on wood), but I'm sure it'll be back.

Unfortunately I'm no longer under warranty, so I might just resort to opening it and seeing what I can do. Clean it out, and if the problem isn't solved, get Best Buy to replace for $$$.