Help: Random Computer Shutdowns
I've got a problem, and I'm hoping you all might be able to help.
My laptop has shut down on it's own three times. Each time it shuts down, it's as if the battery was removed--instantly off. I've also been watching video each time. Twice on hulu, once was vimeo.
The first two times were one day after another, and the third just now, was a week later.
So if anybody has any ideas on what might be wrong, I'd really appreciate it. The laptop should still be under warranty but I'd love to not leave it with best buy for four weeks.
Thanks!
My laptop has shut down on it's own three times. Each time it shuts down, it's as if the battery was removed--instantly off. I've also been watching video each time. Twice on hulu, once was vimeo.
The first two times were one day after another, and the third just now, was a week later.
So if anybody has any ideas on what might be wrong, I'd really appreciate it. The laptop should still be under warranty but I'd love to not leave it with best buy for four weeks.
Thanks!

















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If so, Is it over heating?
Or
When the computer goes off, do you hear a click sound comming from the speakers?
If so, this could be bad or broken hardware(physical, i speak from experience, this happened to a laptop of mine)
My CPU is an Intel Core 2 Duo T5450
That's pretty hot, Mine only peaks at 150 degrees f, It could be that it is overheating. Thermal shutdown, It prevents it from burning itself up.
Have you even messed with the heatsink or fan? Does it have dust? Can you check that?
Also, What brand is it? And what is your model #?
Anyways, I am almost certain it is dust, And you don't need canned air, Just clean it out with a brush or your hands or simply blow it out.
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. Second Guess: loose/corroded connection. Take it back for repair under warranty. If you don't mind voiding the warranty, open it up, unplug all cables and plug them back in.