Random Rebooting problem

[ttbwpg]

Hi all,

We've got an old Compaq Presario 5106ca that randomly reboots. It has a 1.2 gig processor and 512 ram running xp.

Originally, I thought it was a cooling issue. Cleaned it out, added a fan and things seemed to get better, but it was occaisionally rebooting. It was pretty good for a while but it's doing it regularly again.

I'm thinking psu but don't want to buy a new psu without knowing if it will solve the problem. considering that the pc is only really worth about $200 bucks these days, I'm hesitant to put much money into it. Someone suggested that it might be a capacitor problem. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Failing caps in the PSU or on the mainboard can cause constant re-booting.
Read well..Then inspect http://www.badcaps.net/ident/ You might want to check out
thier motherboard forum 😉


...Galvanized

 

[pkme2]

Sound like a PSU problem. Check Newegg for a replacement. Fortron is good.

 

[ttbwpg]

The whole cap thing is way over my head. I did inspect them when the problem first arose, but didn't notice anything. I'll give it another look later tonight. I have looked at badcaps.com. do people really replace caps?

As stated above, I don't want to buy a new psu unless I can confirm that it is the problem.

Thanks for your input.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: ttbwpg
The whole cap thing is way over my head. I did inspect them when the problem first arose, but didn't notice anything. I'll give it another look later tonight. I have looked at badcaps.com. do people really replace caps?

As stated above, I don't want to buy a new psu unless I can confirm that it is the problem.

Thanks for your input.

You have NOT read at badcaps or you would know the answer to your question 😛


...Galvanized

 

[RossGr]

You will want to verify that an off the self ATX PS will fit in your case. The PS died in my computer at work (also a Compaq) we had to modify the case to get a standard PS in.

 

[ttbwpg]

Easy there, Gal. I have read their site. Your rudeness is not appreciated. I'm asking if it is a common occurence to replace caps. Is it more likely that people replace their mobos instead of hassling with a soldering iron and waiting for parts etc.

Not a terribly friendly welcome to a new member.

 

[ttbwpg]

Thanks Ross. Compaq cases are a pain for sure. I had to fight with the case just to install a new dvd drive.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: ttbwpg
Easy there, Gal. I have read their site. Your rudeness is not appreciated. I'm asking if it is a common occurence to replace caps. Is it more likely that people replace their mobos instead of hassling with a soldering iron and waiting for parts etc.

Not a terribly friendly welcome to a new member.

If you had done any reading at badcaps you would know recapping is inexpensive and easy to do...With a little practice.
Rude?? No way. Once again, if you read you would know.

New member's treat :beer:

You can look up your Compaq's PSU here http://www.power-on.com/index.html
You should be able to tell if it's ATX or not. Form factor? http://www.formfactors.org/


...Galvanized