Computer shut down and why?

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MIXMASTERMACHOM

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We were doing a couple of outdoor events. I didn't have this problem but my partner did. His computer shut down on him both times outside. He thinks it was due to the heat outside. It has been for the most part very hot here. Is that the reason his laptop went down? Now he was able to reboot it and get it running again at both events. He's looking to get a cooling fan for it thinking that will solve the problem. Is that what was wrong? We have another outdoor event to do this Saturday and he doesn't want that happening again. So what would cause that? Especially since mine ran fine both times.
 
Is he setting the Laptop down on a felt covered Rack Shelf or even just on a covered Tabletop? If so, the vents are probably being Blocked. You may want to get something like this which would lift the Laptop a bit higher off the surface and thus allow for better air circulation. Walmart has them for about $5.00

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/106-10-1-2-x-12-1-2-stainless-steel-sink-protector-rack.html

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You can even use this:http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10027934&N=&Ntt=Wall+grid
Small Wall Grid Polytherm
21" x 1" x 12" h
10052315 Price: $9.99

Place it upside down on a table, place the Laptop on it and voila, you have ventilation galore under it. You can even attach a speaker mount to it and use it on top of a Tripod/Speaker Stand. I use one at home that way and also under my Laptop Swivel Mount at my Gigs.

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Nothing to plug in!
 
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Assuming that this was related to heat, the above suggestions are correct. Because you have given limited information, this may be hard to diagnose.
 
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Here is the grid,that last Photo, adapted to be used as a laptop tray/stand for use on a Tripod/Speaker Stand.

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Here is the one I use on my Swivel Mount without the Speaker adapter.

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I stay away from USB powered. Opt for the AC cord. Costs a little more but then it doesn't depend on your machine. In addition, some laptops don't come with enough USB's as it is.
 
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ittigger said:
I stay away from USB powered. Opt for the AC cord. Costs a little more but then it doesn't depend on your machine. In addition, some laptops don't come with enough USB's as it is.
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Most have USB pass-through and I guess if the USB isn't working, the laptop isn't either. :)
 
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I found out what the deal was from my other partner who came and redid my desktop. My partners internal fan has stopped working. So he won't take it apart to fix the problem. He'd rather buy an external fan to keep it cool. He was told to use a different laptop that would work better. The real problem is he had a Macbook Pro and sold it. The same day he went to a place in Saddle Brook, NJ called EZ converter. They buy and sell used stuff. So he goes there and buys a used laptop from them. He's bought a few of them from there. He's tried to get me to buy one from there. The one I have is working fine.

If and when I buy another one it will not be used. I seen one in Best Buy that I fell in love with. It's a Toshiba that has an i7 processor, 1 TB internal HD and 8 gigs of memory. They are selling it for $799.00. Now if I had the money I would have bought it right then and there and then take the one I have and use it for backup.

Something like that I wouldn't buy used and I only use the laptop I have for DJing. Nothing else. That deserves a new machine. Not something that someone has used before and don't want any more.
 
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I pulled in the guy who fixed my computer to try to get him to straighten up. He was making some bad decisions and lately he has stayed out of trouble. We all don't work together all the time. I've been a big influence in his life to do the right thing. He knew he had get his act together or he was out.

Right now he's looking to get himself a tax ID so he can get his business going with fixing computers. He's great doing that!
 
all I can say is OMFG

is he a real tech guy or just a Hack!


A hack from what I read lol
 
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DjDennis said:
all I can say is OMFG

is he a real tech guy or just a Hack!


A hack from what I read lol
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Sorry to disappoint you Dennis. He's a really good Tech who is working on getting his tax ID to get his business going with working on computers. His goal is to open a store someday.
 
MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Sorry to disappoint you Dennis. He's a really good Tech who is working on getting his tax ID to get his business going with working on computers. His goal is to open a store someday.
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Is he looking for a partner?
 
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Sorry to disappoint you Dennis. He's a really good Tech who is working on getting his tax ID to get his business going with working on computers. His goal is to open a store someday.
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So he is a computer tech who has not figured out how to type in "get tax id" into google and spend 10 minutes filling out the form on the IRS website? LOL
 
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He said he was going to the hall of records and do it there. He said he just hasn't had the time. He's 22 years old and he loves chasing after women. Bottom line he's a male whore.
 
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