Posts by Alx32

I sorta confirmed the suggestion regarding the GPU. I downloaded a CRUX Linux live CD http://crux.nu and it booted and worked fine on the laptop for a long period of time. CRUX is a command line version of Linux. Whenever I try to run...

I tried booting the system in Safe Mode, even with Command Line, but it shuts off. When I cleaned out the dirt from the heatsink I did not remove or re-apply any thermal grease. Note that the system does not overheat, it runs at normal...

I have a Satellite A75-S213 laptop that was overheating then shutting down abruptly. I have disassembled it and cleaned out the wall of dust that had formed near the heatsink. As a result I notice that the laptop does NOT overheat...