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I have a Gateway 7200X, it now starts up for about 10 seconds and it has a message on the screen "Digital Power Saving Mode" then shuts down. Changed out the power supply but didn't help. Any ideas?
Submitted: 314 days and 7 hours ago.
Category: Computer
Value: $9
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OS: Windows XP; Browser: Mozilla
Already Tried:
Changed out the pwr supply.
Posted by
Santonu
314 days and 7 hours ago.
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Hi,
Please start the computer and try to enter the BIOS setup by pressing F2 (if F2 does not work, try Del, F1)
Let me know if it turns itself off
Thanks
314 days and 7 hours ago.
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This computers at work. Will get to it tomorrow.
Posted by
Santonu
314 days and 7 hours ago.
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Okay, please let me know when it is nearby.
Thanks
313 days and 9 hours ago.
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I brought my computer home. Pressing F1, F2 or Del during run up has no effect.
Posted by
Santonu
313 days and 9 hours ago.
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Since you have already replaced the power supply, can you also make sure that the processor heat sink/ fan assembly is clean ?
313 days and 8 hours ago.
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Yes, the fans work. I blew the whole computer out with an air compressor. I have to pull the pwr cord off the back for a 30 seconds or so before plugging the cord back in, the fans kick on again for a few seconds.
Posted by
Santonu
313 days and 8 hours ago.
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When the system turns itself off after a few seconds, 90% of time, it is due to overheating.
The system is turning itself off to prevent damage to the processor. However there can be other problems too.
To test the issue,
1 Disconnect all the addition components like Hard drive, CD drive etc.
2 Disconnect any device connected to any of the USB ports
Now try to turn it on and let me know
313 days and 8 hours ago.
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Still the same result. I had turned this computer off when I left work friday afternoon and it wouldn't fire up on monday.
Posted by
Santonu
313 days and 8 hours ago.
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Do you get any video after starting the computer or it just turns off without displaying anything
313 days and 8 hours ago.
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All it displays is "Digital Pwr Saving Mode".
Accepted Answer
It is probably displayed by the monitor to indicate that there is no video signal from the computer.
The next step will be to apply Thermal compoud on the processor.
It will make sure that the heat from the processor is properly transmitted to the heat sink.
The following video will provide some idea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7rPqCvCt0g
But let me be very honest with you. It seems to be a severe problem and the chances are that, there is some problem with the motherboard.
However, there is no harm in trying to eliminate the other possibilites first.
Please let me know how it goes
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313 days and 8 hours ago.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.
Posted by
Santonu
313 days and 8 hours ago.
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Thanks for the Accept.
Please let me know how it goes. I will be happy to follow up further
Regards
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