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    Computer Is Locking Up -- Any Ideas?

    It's an onboard video chip -- not an actual card. There are some weird factors that make me think it might not be video. For example, sometimes when this happens, and I try to boot up, my power light doesn't even go on, the fan doesn't start revving, and there's no picture on the screen --...
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    Computer Is Locking Up -- Any Ideas?

    Ha -- how encouraging! :) Yeah, I've already backed up everything and at this point, I'm working on bare bones. It's just such a hassle bringing this thing back and forth to Best Buy (especially when it's in their hands for over a week) and I want to make sure I have a better idea of...
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    Computer Is Locking Up -- Any Ideas?

    Hi Everyone! I am hoping somewhere out there can help me with the odd problems my computer is having. To (hopefully) make a long story short, here's some background. I have a year-old Gateway computer that is under extended warranty at Best Buy. (I know... you can make fun of me later!)...