Sudden shutdown

Hi,
I have a new Inspiron 1501 with vista. It shuts down all of a sudden, I
don't have a clue why...watchen a DVD, surfing the net, whatever. Jst a black
screen, some colorful stripes, thats it. How can I figure out if it is a
hardware problem (too hot, perhaps fan not working?) or a software issue??

Thanks,

Hi,

By default, the power scheme is set to turn off the monitor after 20
minutes.

In the start/search box, type power options, hit enter, then change your
preferred plan settings.

--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Shell/User

"Primo Tange" <Primo Tange@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:52112C3E-5E26-4115-9A5E-64F3401F8489@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I have a new Inspiron 1501 with vista. It shuts down all of a sudden, I
> don't have a clue why...watchen a DVD, surfing the net, whatever. Jst a
> black
> screen, some colorful stripes, thats it. How can I figure out if it is a
> hardware problem (too hot, perhaps fan not working?) or a software issue??
>
> Thanks,

Hi,

thanks a lot. I changed it, we will see if it will help. But when I start
the computer again, it says that windows was not shut down properly. It looks
more like a crash. Can I check if the thing gets too hot?



"Jane C" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> By default, the power scheme is set to turn off the monitor after 20
> minutes.
>
> In the start/search box, type power options, hit enter, then change your
> preferred plan settings.
>
> --
> Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
> "Primo Tange" <Primo Tange@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:52112C3E-5E26-4115-9A5E-64F3401F8489@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> > I have a new Inspiron 1501 with vista. It shuts down all of a sudden, I
> > don't have a clue why...watchen a DVD, surfing the net, whatever. Jst a
> > black
> > screen, some colorful stripes, thats it. How can I figure out if it is a
> > hardware problem (too hot, perhaps fan not working?) or a software issue??
> >
> > Thanks,
>

I want to say its overheating. My last laptop I worked with; when placed in
my "lap" I would block the fans from cooling and it would shut off a lot,
unless I placed something under it. Same thing happened with my PC, it would
restart a lot for no reason, Cleaned out the fans and it doesn’t do it
anymore. I think this problem may come from the BIOS (turn on computer press
DEL or F8 or what ever button you gotta press to enter setup) it will have a
TEMP option where it will shutoff/restart when it gets to hot. You can
disable that. But you may want to check to see if the fans are working.

"Primo Tange" <Primo Tange@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:52112C3E-5E26-4115-9A5E-64F3401F8489@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I have a new Inspiron 1501 with vista. It shuts down all of a sudden, I
> don't have a clue why...watchen a DVD, surfing the net, whatever. Jst a
> black
> screen, some colorful stripes, thats it. How can I figure out if it is a
> hardware problem (too hot, perhaps fan not working?) or a software issue??
>
> Thanks,

Have you charged the battery?

"Primo Tange" <Primo Tange@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:52112C3E-5E26-4115-9A5E-64F3401F8489@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I have a new Inspiron 1501 with vista. It shuts down all of a sudden, I
> don't have a clue why...watchen a DVD, surfing the net, whatever. Jst a
> black
> screen, some colorful stripes, thats it. How can I figure out if it is a
> hardware problem (too hot, perhaps fan not working?) or a software issue??
>
> Thanks,

I am having the exact same issue. Have you found a solution?

"Dani Kay" wrote:

> I am having the exact same issue. Have you found a solution?