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On Jul 1, 3:09 pm, "Ed Cryer" <e...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> "gargoyle47" <gjdcat...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>
> news:a6ca654e-c7cd-4d2a-ab8c-427e29ac3f02@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> I have just moved my PC from one room to another at home. Now, when I
> insert a CD into the optical drive, my PC reboots without warning and
> without displaying any error messages. I have tried using different
> CDs, of types CD-R and CD-RW.
>
> Apart from physically relocating my PC (very carefully) I have not
> installed any new software or made any configuration changes.
> I have performed a full security scan (anti-virus, spyware, port-
> probe, etc.) – all clear. I have also performed a System Restore to a
> stable date.
>
> The same thing keeps happening.
>
> Any suggestions please?
>
> **************
>
> Very likely a hardware problem; loose wire, electrical contact
> disturbed, drive mechanism otherwise faulty.
>
> Here's the process I'd go through;
> 1. Look in the system error log.
> 2. Look at the drive under Device Manager; reinstall drivers.
> 3. Inspect it with a system analyser program, such as SiSoft or PC
> Wizard.
> 4. Open case and check all wiring; power cable, IDE cable.
> 5. Replace drive.
>
> Retrying a CD after each stage.
>
> Ed
Hi Ed
I've run various analyzers and no problems were reported. I have also
checked the wiring and cannot see anything amiss.
What I have noticed was that my PC is running a little warmer since
the move, I've even had a couple of temperature alerts, possibly due
to different ventilation ina different room. I opened the case and
checked all the fans, which are operating normally. Since turning up
the fan speeds to max I have managed to get access to a few CDs again,
albeit only browsing and running a couple of programs off the CD
quickly.
My CPU was reporting around 60 degrees Celsius but now it's dropped to
a more healthy 44 degrees.
The motherboard is at 31 degrees.
Is it possible that an increase in heat could cause such reboots?
Gary
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