Laptop temp causes display problems.

Krakhis · 09-04-2009, 12:19 AM

I have a gateway laptop.
My problem is.. if I have had it going for a while, and I restart, (or shutoff / turn back on too soon) my screen will stay pitch black, and I'll get 3 really loud, long beeps. The laptop will keep booting (I know this because I do a hard shutdown and when it load up later, its at the recovery screen).
Anyone know why if its been on for a while, warm/hot, that it won't boot up the display?

Thanks!

joeten · 09-04-2009, 11:16 AM

hi i would run everest ultimate and gather as much info as you can ie temps,also run memtest86+ and test your ram,also check all your air intake vents and fan for dust and debris use canned air to clean them.

Krakhis · 09-05-2009, 04:28 PM

Thank you, I'll try that as soon as I can!

09-04-2009, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Krakhis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7 OS: Xp Sp2	Laptop temp causes display problems. I have a gateway laptop. My problem is.. if I have had it going for a while, and I restart, (or shutoff / turn back on too soon) my screen will stay pitch black, and I'll get 3 really loud, long beeps. The laptop will keep booting (I know this because I do a hard shutdown and when it load up later, its at the recovery screen). Anyone know why if its been on for a while, warm/hot, that it won't boot up the display? Thanks!

09-04-2009, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,220 OS: vista	Re: Laptop temp causes display problems. hi i would run everest ultimate and gather as much info as you can ie temps,also run memtest86+ and test your ram,also check all your air intake vents and fan for dust and debris use canned air to clean them. __________________

09-05-2009, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Krakhis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7 OS: Xp Sp2	Re: Laptop temp causes display problems. Thank you, I'll try that as soon as I can!