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Somethings Wrong-Monitor will flash and mouse will freeze!!!!

#1 makaveli3005

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Posted 24 May 2009 - 02:55 PM

Everytime i use the computer about 15 minutes into use the monitor will start flashing on and off but the actual power doesnt cycle just the image. Also if that doesnt happen the mouse will freeze. Restarting doesnt fix it its only when I unplug the computer from the outlet does it work again.

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Posted 24 May 2009 - 05:55 PM

I'd start with the power supply as my first suspect.

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#3 makaveli3005

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Posted 26 May 2009 - 11:28 AM

But how do you test for a bad power supply?

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Posted 26 May 2009 - 03:31 PM

I do simple substitution...I always have a spare that works, since that is the one component of older systems that can always serve some purpose.

How To Test Your Computers Power Supply (PSU) - Video - http://www.metacafe.com/watch/729606/how_t...wer_supply_psu/

Power Supply How To Diagnose Power Supply Problems - http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/pc/hardware...er/diagnose.php

Is It My Power Supply - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic169618.html

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Posted 26 May 2009 - 05:36 PM

Also, since of course the video card drives the monitor, and usually the mouse cursor is also provided as a hardware cursor by the video card, check if the video has a cooling fan, maybe it has seized, or the cooler fins could be clogged with fluff & dust.

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