Re: Are questions about computer troubles allowed here?

On Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:17:17 +1300, Ed.Vance@f10.n1.z11773.fidonet.org
(Ed Vance) wrote:

Acer Aspire 5315-2326 running Microsoft Vista Home
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This item shuts down on its own while being used.
It does this after being run over an hour or two.
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Excuse Me if I should had posted this in another forum.
Ed

As others have mentioned, it's likely airflow related.

You might want to install a 'core temp' program that tells
you what temperatures the multi-cores are seeing in real
time, as a diagnostic aid.

Make sure you're not blocking the air intake vents
in the mounting base.

Don't blow into the fan exhaust, as this may cause
junk to break off and jam in the fan blades.Strong
suction may work.

The fan itself has a sleeve bearing, which may need
either lubrication or replacement. Almost complete
disassembly is required to do either.

Don't be intimidated by the thought of opening the thing
up. Full service manuals are available for most Aspires,
with full instructions and illustrations.

Use care and patience, bagging modules in antistatic as
they come out and keeping screws properly identified
(location and length).

RL