long question about broken computer 

My old Windows ME computer turned off yesterday when I used it again after a bit of time. It had been on for at least an hour. Now, whenever I turn it on, it'll take less than a minute to turn back off. It feels like a temperature problem b/c it happens later if the comp was off for a while.
Changed the thermal paste, caps are relatively new and look fine,can't get to the BIOS b/c the battery is empty and I only have an USB keyboard. Anyone have any idea?

Follow

long question about broken computer 

@noiob Windows...ME??? {raises eyebrow}. Anyway, such shutdowns could very well be temperature or failing power supply related.

long question about broken computer 

@ThorGoLucky Pretty sure it was Temperature. Now I'm either having hardware or driver problems :/

Sign in to participate in the conversation
Awoo Space

Awoo.space is a Mastodon instance where members can rely on a team of moderators to help resolve conflict, and limits federation with other instances using a specific access list to minimize abuse.

While mature content is allowed here, we strongly believe in being able to choose to engage with content on your own terms, so please make sure to put mature and potentially sensitive content behind the CW feature with enough description that people know what it's about.

Before signing up, please read our community guidelines. While it's a very broad swath of topics it covers, please do your best! We believe that as long as you're putting forth genuine effort to limit harm you might cause – even if you haven't read the document – you'll be okay!