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Originally Posted by digitalnomad
Hardware is tricky to track down - like Kendall mentioned, the first thing I would check is to see if you're computer is overheating. Sometimes opening up the case and letting the computer run with no cover will give a clue to overheating.
I would also pop the case open and make sure all cables and connectors are tight - nothing loose.
While you're there, make sure all your case fans are working, especially the heat sink fan. Make sure everything is clean and dust free- fan blades, memory, HDD, Power Supply, all that stuff.
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Rhiannon
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If you do decide to open the casing please bear in mind a couple of issues:
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Stay safe! Don't attempt this unless you are capable of working with live electrics and please consider anyone else who might arrive on the scene while your busy pumping several hundred volts into your right arm
2) Opening the case could invalidate any warranty and/or service agreement you might have, although from what you've told us so far I guess this isn't the case.