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Laptop??

CherryHugs — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:06:26 GMT

Laptop has been shutting off randomly for no reason. Does this sound like a Virus?

It is 5 years old and wondering if we need a new one!

Re: Laptop??

apple1964 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:29:42 GMT

Sounds like it could be your battery. Five years is a good run for any device nowadays as they are not made to last longer then four years. This told to me by a tech. Could be a virus too? Not sure.. maybe someone will chime in with something more.

Re: Laptop??

CherryHugs — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:13:38 GMT

Thank you for your reply. I did think that was a long time for the laptop to last. I might check into getting a new one! .

Re: Laptop??

glb613 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:18:08 GMT

@CherryHugs wrote:
Laptop has been shutting off randomly for no reason. Does this sound like a Virus?

It is 5 years old and wondering if we need a new one!

It could be from overheating. Are the vents on the bottom of the machine. If so, use it on a solid surface, not your lap. I'd also recommend you vacuum the air vents and clear any lint which might be restricting air flow.

Re: Laptop??

CherryHugs — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:27:57 GMT

Well actually I always use on a desk and dont use on lap or sofa But thank you! Will check the air vents too.

Re: Laptop??

Carmie — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 01:12:40 GMT

Use it while plugged in. If it doesn't shut off, you know it's your battery.

I would use it plugged in for as long as I could before I replaced it.....unless you really want a new one.

Re: Laptop??

CherryHugs — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 19:53:25 GMT

Thank you! I do use it plugged in much of the time. It still shuts down randomly!

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glb613 — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:47:49 GMT

@CherryHugs wrote:
Thank you! I do use it plugged in much of the time. It still shuts down randomly!

That is a classic sign it's overheating.

Re: Laptop??

chrystaltree — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 22:55:57 GMT

If you aren keen to buy a new one now, you can use while it's plugged in. I did that with my old laptop and it worked just fine for another 2 years.

Re: Laptop??

LTT1 — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 22:33:39 GMT

@CherryHugs

Just saw this article:

https://prime8.com/stocking18/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkJXQqdPZ3wIViRoBCh3ncgPjEAEYASAAEgLOFfD_BwE

There apparently is a flash drive for $34 that one can plug in and takes over for the “old” computer!

Re: Laptop??

CherryHugs — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:08:45 GMT

@LTT1 Thank you! Will check that out