assassin_696 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I live in the UK and currently run a Toshiba Satellite Pro Laptop computer, which is about 1 year old now. My computer from time to time switches itself off randomly without warning. I have thoroughly scanned my computer with Anti-virus software, anti-spyware software and run a firewall. I use a broadband internet connection. I have tried a complete system restore but still the problem persists. I now suspect that it is due to my computer overheating, since it only occurs while playing Runescape. But if so, can i alter the speed at which my fans work? Also i have been playing Runescape since September and it has only just started in the past few months. I run Windows XP Professional. Thanks for any help or tips "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonda Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I would have to say overheating.. yup To make 100% sure it IS overheating, try taking off your computers side case and then playing. This will allow for better air flow. If it still shuts down, it isn't over heating (unless your heat sink is cracked) If it is indeed overheating just run to your local computer store and pick up a few case fans for $5 and throw them in your computer, very very simple :wink: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I've never tried installing case fans in a laptop myself, actually, I didn't even know it was possible =p I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vape Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Don't put your laptop on your lap or on carpet. Infact, try sitting it on a desk ontop of two pencils so it has good air flow. Where the bloody hell are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonda Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Don't put your laptop on your lap or on carpet. Infact, try sitting it on a desk ontop of two pencils so it has good air flow. Bleh... Guess I missed the word laptop. Yup yup, laptops are dence therefore they are more common to problems with overheating. However, you can greatly increase the ariflow if you just set the laptop on two books or something allowing air to go in and around the vents [ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï] <---- laptop -ÃÆââ¬Å¡ÃâïÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï- <---- books or something :lol: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Don't put your laptop on your lap or on carpet. Infact, try sitting it on a desk ontop of two pencils so it has good air flow. Bleh... Guess I missed the word laptop. Yup yup, laptops are dence therefore they are more common to problems with overheating. However, you can greatly increase the ariflow if you just set the laptop on two books or something allowing air to go in and around the vents [ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï] <---- laptop -ÃÆââ¬Å¡ÃâïÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï- <---- books or something :lol: Thought your suggestion was a little odd :P I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 Thanks for the tips, ill try the airflow thing. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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