overheating
The computer does not turn on: the problem is in the power supply
All PC malfunctions falling under the “computer does not turn on” category boil down to one single problem: it is impossible to download any of the known operating systems to the computer, including the MS-DOS boot disk and the secure MS Windows product. The “symptoms” of this problem are as follows:
the monitor remains dark;
PC does not respond to user actions;
after trying to turn on the PC, it screams frighteningly or reports an error.
If you are familiar with all of the above, then it is entirely possible that the problem lies in the power Continue reading
Hard Drive Problems: Causes and Solutions
The hard drive is designed for long-term storage of files. Problems with a hard drive can lead not only to unstable computer operation, but also to the loss of important and sometimes irreplaceable information.
One of the causes of a HDD malfunction is natural aging. Like any mechanical device, a hard disk has a certain resource of work. For example, discs manufactured by Seagate can withstand up to 50,000 on and off cycles.
Hard drive failures can occur due to overheating. HDD temperature should not exceed 55 degrees. You can check it using special utilities. For example, the AIDA program. If the temperature of the hard drive is higher, additional cooling must be installed. In this case, keep in mind that low temperature is no less dangerous. It should not be lower than 20 degrees. Continue reading
