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COMPUTER FREEZES!
O Man Im P*ssed. I bought this computer 2 months ago and it keeps on FREEZING! I dunno what to do... I cant return this computer (I think) I mean 1.3 ghz and 256 RD RAM should be able to support MACROMEDIA FLASH 5.0, AIM, INTERNET EXPLORER, and WINAMP at the same time... Someone from Dell please reply and give me a good solution to this problem... PLZ!
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April 8th, 2001 15:00
Steve
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April 8th, 2001 22:00
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April 8th, 2001 22:00
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April 9th, 2001 02:00
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April 9th, 2001 02:00
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April 9th, 2001 13:00
Does your HP scanner or Epson printer connect via the USB ports (these have small rectangular connectors (about 1 cm wide)? Does your keyboard or mouse connect to the USB ports? If your scanner and printer connect via USB, try unplugging one of these, run your computer for a while and see if you get the freeze. If you do, unplug the other one and try it. See if you can narrow the problem down to one of these USB devices.
Getting a different fan will not help anything unless the fan is bad to start with. If this is the case, then try running your computer with the case open. If you get a freeze, check to see if the fan is running. If it is not, then call Dell Tech Support immediately to get a replacement fan.
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Also I was thinking of gettting a new fan becauase sometimes well 5/9 times I check the air coming out is pretty warm for a computer. And I feel that P4 1.3 gHz doesnt really work like a 1.3 gHz I'm thinking that DELL cheated me :( And I do not wnat to open my case while running computer because everyone says that is bad for some reason... Dont know why.
Thanks Steve, Please Reply,
Paul
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April 9th, 2001 15:00
Despite the fact that your USB scanner seems to work, if the above doesn't solve your problem, you should still try unplugging the scanner to see if the problem goes away.
You are too concerned about the fan. Dell designed the computers to work with the fan provided and will not likely give you another fan. Again, if you think the fan is failing, you can try what I suggested in my last message. You don't have to do this for a long time, just long enough to see if you get a freeze.
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April 9th, 2001 16:00
Also I'm really concerned about the fan becuase I feel warm air coming out... That's a bad thing. And I was told that DELL 8100 has only 2 FANS! ONLY 2! WoW! And these fans are like 2500 rpm Im thinking cause I feel only weak wind coming out of the holes , whatever they're called.
And also I would like it if you would rather talk to me on AIM cause I can get things done much faster.
Thanks Steve,
Paul
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April 9th, 2001 17:00
Let us know if the freezing thing comes back.
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April 9th, 2001 19:00
Thanks,
Paul