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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by shawlxAk(m): 9:11am On Mar 08, 2016
Possibly overheating.

Ensure that the vents are not blocked in any manner.

If there's a fan, it could be broken or clogged-up with dust.

It could also be an issue with heat conduction (heat sink).

You may want to consult an engineer near you.

baddest095:
pls help my dell inspiron started crashing suddenly..av been playing FIFA b4 on it flawlessly.. I can even complete a whole tournament..now b4 i finish first half system go crash
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Ignyte(m): 10:29am On Mar 08, 2016
bigneorapz:
please were u able to solve this problem? How? Cos my Hp250 was workin perfectly last night and just today after chargin it i tried to power it On.. but itz showin me a black screen even though the power light is on and i can feel some vibrations inside. Please I need help from u guys.. sad

I gave it for repairs in the end. I was chaged just N1,500 so i believe it is a problem anybody can solve. And the guy refused to even tell me how he fixed it
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 11:00am On Mar 08, 2016
BetaTechnicians:

I'm sorry but your approach is really odd, best practices in troubleshooting is to undo the last action and in this case it's an hardware upgrade which can easily be reversed and the situation re-accessed. Even if you any OEM customer support today, that's what you'll be told.
and yes, a bad ram may still boot a computer but would affect functionality a great deal, but while that hasn't been ascertained in this case, it's the best place to start troubleshooting from.

and
there's nothing wrong with the method used by shawlxAk i.e. asking series of questions, because this is a remote support so the person at the other end has to provide sufficient information before you can make an inference.
So u understand beta-to undo a last action means ur forfeiting the need to know knowledge of wat actually happened which can be used effectively for future actions.in fact it helps u understand the problem beta so u don't start asking redundant questions..from my experience and his dialogue-I knew ram was the least problem..so troubleshooting doesn't have to start from there...
As for his ram suggestion-point noted and not a likely cause in this situation.
I'm not against his method but I tink part of our job is to deploy beta and effective ways to help pple...threads are easier to follow wen short and in a piece..he could equally adopt my strategy of asking them to call in more sensitive and severe situations..in truth,I'm a busy person and that the only way to keep up with me..I'm most cases,I arrange a teamviewer session to diagnose the problem myself instead of asking the plenty questions-posters can be misleading Atimes..I waited for the right moment to interfere...I still tink it's wrong to ask them to open up the ram..in case he doesnt know,the poster may fry up his motherboard by just conducting static electricity from his body
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 11:15am On Mar 08, 2016
shawlxAk:
Oga, now it's very obvious that you know absolutely nothing about real tech support. You're just a wanna-be, looking for some quick petty cash here and there.

I don't ask questions because I'm itching to chat. That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. I ask questions because I'm trying to understand the problem better.

Perhaps you think that I'm just a road-side technician?

For your information, I'm a trained Systems Engineer(Prof. Diploma) and Information Technologist(BSc).

Try not to attack me ever again. I'm not your average tech guy.


No need to be complexed my guy..I meant no harm and this is no contest...u Neva see battle,u dey draw up ur arsenal(pro diploma and infor tech(bsc) only..)those were achievements for me wen I was just 17-18yrs old...
As for ur chat passion,bro u can just ask them to call u or see things for urself by organizing a teamviewer session..I get calls regularly from pple who ain't even from NAIRAland cuz my number pops up everytime they search google for answers...
We are on the same side with same interests,goals but our methods may differ..2create change,u must be willing to provoke thot and conversation..
As for the petty cash-I leave that to ur discretion..u can google up gbenga odusina
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 12:29pm On Mar 08, 2016
Ignyte:


I gave it for repairs in the end. I was chaged just N1,500 so i believe it is a problem anybody can solve. And the guy refused to even tell me how he fixed it
lwkm.. Omoh the guy chop u o.. I repaired mine yesterday. Itz a very simple tin of which i even manage give the guy 200 naira lol
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by chuksmad(m): 12:35pm On Mar 08, 2016
Psalm351:
Thanks for you kind views. I thought the same about the RAM. Please, how do I get a registry cleaner?
Psalms351, because of you, these two gentlemen were giving two ways to solve your RAM problem. We will like you to open up and tell us what finally solve your RAM problem, so that people can learn from it.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by shawlxAk(m): 12:40pm On Mar 08, 2016
Oga, we are not on the same side. No sir, we do not share common goals/interests.

And I just Googled you. Please tell me what I'm supposed to look out for again -- as I don't see anything about you that's worth reading on Google.

Perhaps, I don't know how to Google properly. Please, anybody else reading this, help me Google him and tell us what spectacular thing you find.

Why must I ask them to call me when I can easily tell them what they need to know online? I provide free online helpdesk services and if anybody feels like contacting me, my details are available on my profile.

If all the tech guys here start asking everybody to call, what do you think will happen?

I didn't even ask anybody not to call anyone. I simply tried to help as much as I could.

I beg you, just stop because you seem to embarrass yourself further with each response. If you're not embarrassed, I'm embarrassed on your behalf.


This will be my final response to you.

sameolg616:

No need to be complexed my guy..I meant no harm and this is no contest...u Neva see battle,u dey draw up ur arsenal(pro diploma and infor tech(bsc) only..)those were achievements for me wen I was just 17-18yrs old...
As for ur chat passion,bro u can just ask them to call u or see things for urself by organizing a teamviewer session..I get calls regularly from pple who ain't even from NAIRAland cuz my number pops up everytime they search google for answers...
We are on the same side with same interests,goals but our methods may differ..2create change,u must be willing to provoke thot and conversation..
As for the petty cash-I leave that to ur discretion..u can google up gbenga odusina
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by nomehokoy(m): 2:19pm On Mar 08, 2016
I hail all the Egnr. in d house. my laptop just stop showing any thing on d screen since yesterday that a little drop of water entered it from my handkerchief.
But if I power it, it will b on but will show no light on d screen. pls. I need ur help. Thanks for ur advice in advance.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by bigt2(m): 2:30pm On Mar 08, 2016
nomehokoy:
I hail all the Egnr. in d house. my laptop just stop showing any thing on d screen since yesterday that a little drop of water entered it from my handkerchief.
But if I power it, it will b on but will show no light on d screen. pls. I need ur help. Thanks for ur advice in advance.
Where exactly did the water get into. What's the make and model of the laptop?
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by nomehokoy(m): 2:39pm On Mar 08, 2016
oh! it was from the keyboard and it compac windows Vista.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by jboixxx: 2:45pm On Mar 08, 2016
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by jboixxx: 2:52pm On Mar 08, 2016
shawlxAk:
The error message is quite clear. It's either a loose/broken connection or a dead hard drive.

Edit: when you went into the BIOS, was the HDD listed?

If it's not listed in the BIOS, try detaching the HDD and reattaching it firmly.

Same problem?

Try connecting it with another set of cables.

If it doesn't work, it's most likely dead.

I can confirm the HDD Is dead! I did as you highlighted but nothing; HDD not seen in BIOS. I did an extensive check on HDD too but returned SMART CHECK N LONG DST as NOT INSTALLED; an HDD swap was done & d HDD is question was not recognised in d new system while d other HDD booted without hassle!

sameolg616: refer to d pics as directed by you.


@all techies: Please, which brand of HDD would you recommend?

bigneorapz:
lwkm.. Omoh the guy chop u o.. I repaired mine yesterday. Itz a very simple tin of which i even manage give the guy 200 naira lol

Bros, tell us wetin d guy did na.... Someone fit experience such, who knows!

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 3:39pm On Mar 08, 2016
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 3:39pm On Mar 08, 2016
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by jboixxx: 3:51pm On Mar 08, 2016

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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Ignyte(m): 4:01pm On Mar 08, 2016
bigneorapz:
lwkm.. Omoh the guy chop u o.. I repaired mine yesterday. Itz a very simple tin of which i even manage give the guy 200 naira lol

and na my guy o.... mtchew...
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 4:05pm On Mar 08, 2016
Ignyte:


and na my guy o.... mtchew...
lol ..sorry. To av knowledge is good. Dem for follow chop me but i lie give dem say i be computer sci graduate. Kai ..omoh naso dem mellow pay me the respect o..come see as i dey blast dem with grammer like say i even sabi wetin e mean..ewo cheesy

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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 6:26pm On Mar 08, 2016
shawlxAk:
Oga, we are not on the same side. No sir, we do not share common goals/interests.

And I just Googled you. Please tell me what I'm supposed to look out for again -- as I don't see anything about you that's worth reading on Google.

Perhaps, I don't know how to Google properly. Please, anybody else reading this, help me Google him and tell us what spectacular thing you find.

Why must I ask them to call me when I can easily tell them what they need to know online? I provide free online helpdesk services and if anybody feels like contacting me, my details are available on my profile.

If all the tech guys here start asking everybody to call, what do you think will happen?

I didn't even ask anybody not to call anyone. I simply tried to help as much as I could.

I beg you, just stop because you seem to embarrass yourself further with each response. If you're not embarrassed, I'm embarrassed on your behalf.


This will be my final response to you.

so u googled me up? grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin (im really hard to ignore)guess u were itching to findout...i was simply messing with ur mind..forgive me for my initial harsh response;i guess thats wat pissed u off..
i would respect ur methods and ethics .....
embarrassed?i leave that to ur discretion too
so lets just get on with the job........
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 6:38pm On Mar 08, 2016
jboixxx:

I can confirm the HDD Is dead! I did as you highlighted but nothing; HDD not seen in BIOS. I did an extensive check on HDD too but returned SMART CHECK N LONG DST as NOT INSTALLED; an HDD swap was done & d HDD is question was not recognised in d new system while d other HDD booted without hassle!

sameolg616: refer to d pics as directed by you.


@all techies: Please, which brand of HDD would you recommend?



Bros, tell us wetin d guy did na.... Someone fit experience such, who knows!
judging by the screenshots...mr shawlxak is right
moreso,i can help recover the data(if its not physically damaged) and regenerate it...
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Samfilo31(m): 8:47pm On Mar 08, 2016
shawlxAk:

What error message did you get?

no error just unable to go back to de 64bit dat it came wit
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by bigt2(m): 7:19am On Mar 09, 2016
nomehokoy:
oh! it was from the keyboard and it compac windows Vista.
You still haven't clearly stated the make and model of the laptop. E. G. Hp 250, hp 15 notebook d000sia etc
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Ignyte(m): 9:58am On Mar 09, 2016
bigneorapz:
lol ..sorry. To av knowledge is good. Dem for follow chop me but i lie give dem say i be computer sci graduate. Kai ..omoh naso dem mellow pay me the respect o..come see as i dey blast dem with grammer like say i even sabi wetin e mean..ewo cheesy

Lmao.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by shawlxAk(m): 9:59am On Mar 09, 2016
Have you tried a different installation source?

It is not true that you are not getting any error messages. If you did try to install a 64-bit OS on your computer and it didn't run, the installer must have told you why it couldn't proceed.

For example, trying to install a 64-bit OS on a 32-bit machine. Or one or more required files could not be read from the installation source.

To revert to 64-bits, you will have to do a clean install.

Seek help from an Engineer near you.

Samfilo31:
no error just unable to go back to de 64bit dat it came wit
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by justi4jesu(f): 10:03am On Mar 09, 2016
bigneorapz:
lol ..sorry. To av knowledge is good. Dem for follow chop me but i lie give dem say i be computer sci graduate. Kai ..omoh naso dem mellow pay me the respect o..come see as i dey blast dem with grammer like say i even sabi wetin e mean..ewo cheesy



grin grin
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by IamNat: 11:52pm On Mar 09, 2016
Good p.m sir,
Please i just bought my system,its an HP Pavilion M6 with Window 7,i bought an #100 MS Office software,after installation,when ever i open the software,it kept asking me for a product key,please how do i get it done.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 1:57am On Mar 10, 2016
IamNat:
Good p.m sir,
Please i just bought my system,its an HP Pavilion M6 with Window 7,i bought an #100 MS Office software,after installation,when ever i open the software,it kept asking me for a product key,please how do i get it done.
I guess it shd be ms office 2010 or later...the product key is not present or properly activated..activation by crack on 2010 or later is a process that shd be carefully followed and ur internet must not be ON
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Samfilo31(m): 7:51am On Mar 10, 2016
shawlxAk:

Have you tried a different installation source?

It is not true that you are not getting any error messages. If you did try to install a 64-bit OS on your computer and it didn't run, the installer must have told you why it couldn't proceed.

For example, trying to install a 64-bit OS on a 32-bit machine. Or one or more required files could not be read from the installation source.

To revert to 64-bits, you will have to do a clean install.

Seek help from an Engineer near you.

i will try anoda installation disc
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by baddest095: 8:31am On Mar 10, 2016
abeg oo..yesterday I shutdown my PC and put it on this morning an d CPU usage is 67% when av not even started doing anything..what's d problem
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Losky4sure: 9:06am On Mar 10, 2016
when I press Wi-Fi button to on my Wi-Fi not on it.... any help to on it pls
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by shawlxAk(m): 9:28am On Mar 10, 2016
Most likely a rogue process in action. Open Task Manager and examine running processes, sorted by CPU usage.

Follow the guide in the link below. It will be very helpful to you.

http://sholadaitman.com/2016/01/cooling-fan-spinning-at-high-speed-computer-running-hot/

baddest095:
abeg oo..yesterday I shutdown my PC and put it on this morning an d CPU usage is 67% when av not even started doing anything..what's d problem
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by shawlxAk(m): 9:34am On Mar 10, 2016
What OS is your computer running?

Verify that the appropriate driver is installed.

Losky4sure:
when I press Wi-Fi button to on my Wi-Fi not on it.... any help to on it pls
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