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laptop freeze

  • 19-02-2013 3:31pm
    #1
    scottishriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭


    hi all have a major problem just before xmas my laptop started to freeze now i could not do a thing with it and i had to reboot to get it going again it seems to freeze all the time now.
    now i remember changing my ram before it started to freeze so i got a fresh stick of ram and tried that but still it freezes, then i thought the hdd was on its way out and i put another one in but still its freezing, i even reinstalled windows seven but still the same.
    i really need laptop for college so any suggestions would be great.
    meant to say its a toshiba equium and its 5 years old.


Comments

  • #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Overheating issue? Check the temperatures.


  • #3
    scottishriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭scottishriver


    dont think its overheating cause i stripped it down and cleaned fan and still freezes


  • #4
    Desailly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭Desailly


    It could be a problem with the hard drive. Is it making an unusual squealing noise?


  • #5
    scottishriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭scottishriver


    not hard drive cause i changed it and still it freezes


  • #6
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Run Memtest86+ for a good while.

    Grab some Linux Live CD and see how it behaves.


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  • #7
    Desailly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭Desailly


    Does it freeze when running in Safe Mode?


  • #8
    scottishriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭scottishriver


    ye it freezes in safe mode i was thinking could it have something to do with the BIOS


  • #9
    scottishriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭scottishriver


    ran Memtest86+ came up clear


  • #10
    scottishriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭scottishriver


    ok update i installed speed fan and i am running in safe mode for the last 3 hours and no freeze.
    what temp should i be getting


  • #11
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    scottishriver wrote: »
    ok update i installed speed fan and i am running in safe mode for the last 3 hours and no freeze.
    what temp should i be getting

    Depends on the processor, thermal specs vary.

    Run a number cruncher to stress the CPU.


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