it is the cpu fan. how can i tell whether it is the lead or fan socket?
just checked and there is no oozing or bulging, but i did notice that the p7 cord (yellow and black)that runs from psu to fan looks burned on the...
nope- that didn't help. i did as you said and restarted the computer, it booted and then shut off.
no i am not running through a ups- that was one of the first things i checked.i know the new psu is good, and it is not the outlet because i have...
could it be a loose wire?
no, the lights go off also. i just tried replacing the psu and it did not help- it booted for about 3 minutes then shut off
yes the fan is working
windows will boot and run for a few minutes at first and then shut down.(like someone unplugged it) no shutdown window appears, it just clicks...
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