Hard Drive and Motherboard

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  1. 8pcx9

    8pcx9 Member

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    My computer will randomly crash dump blue screen, then reboot. Sometimes on the reboot it will not go past the splash screen.
    The HD is making a clanking metal sound often, especially when it spins up. And occasionally all of the USB ports lose power and functionality. I have an HP 8200n desktop... Windows Vista 32 bit

    Anybody every had this problem? I have no idea what to do...
     
    8pcx9, Mar 29, 2010
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  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    possible psu issue. if possible try another psu to see if resolves your problem.
     
    ddp, Mar 30, 2010
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    The clanking metal sound is something to worrie about. It may be the hdd failing. Test the hdd and if possible backup your data first.
     
    jjziman, Apr 1, 2010
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