RE: [Dell Inspiron 5000e] Machine resets on its own

From: James H. E. Maugham (James.H.Maugham_at_verizon.net)
Date: Sun Dec 02 2001 - 00:45:53 EST

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Jim,

Computer-Guru [mailto:pctech_at_fdn.com] wrote:

> I realize that this message does not relate to ThinkPad's in particular, but
> it is a laptop issue just the same.
>
> I have been having a problem with my Dell Inspiron 5000e recently. While
> using the computer, it randomly resets itself. The screen goes black for
> several seconds, and then I see all of the bios information before windows
> restarts.

First things I'd check:

1) Overheating. Check the fan.
2) Memory going bad. Try stripping out all but the base RAM and trying the
system.
3) DC to DC card. Calls for a trip back to Dell.

Regards,

James

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