my computer wont turn off .

jeepnut · 12-07-2003, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate

i think i will run scanndisk to make sure at some point,
and i dont think its just taking a long time, one time i left it for ages

the specs as far as i know are
-1.2 ghz amd duron
-256mb sdram
-64mb geforce4 gfx card
-black keyboard (with grey handrest)

It's that black keyboard causing the conflict. Older computers prefer the older, off-white style. You may be able to keep the handrest though...

On a more serious note, what exactly was the location of the wires you "fiddled with?"

Ultimate · 12-07-2003, 01:38 PM

umm they're near the lights i think... i "fiddled" with the wires conjoining the lights to the motherboard. i dont think this has anything to do with the fact my computer doesnt turn off but... any advice on how to put either of these problems right would be appreciated.

jeepnut · 12-07-2003, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate

umm they're near the lights i think... i "fiddled" with the wires conjoining the lights to the motherboard. i dont think this has anything to do with the fact my computer doesnt turn off but... any advice on how to put either of these problems right would be appreciated.

I'll try to ask my roomate if I get a chance today. Also, is your avatar a copy of a message you get or is it just something clever you found? I assume it is the latter, but if not, it may be useful.

Jonbo298 · 12-07-2003, 02:15 PM

It sounds like the connectors from the case/lights on the case going to the mobo aren't hooked up the correct way. Best way to fix that is to open the case, if you have the mobo manual with you, follow the picture diagram to correctly hook the wires back up.

GameMaster · 12-07-2003, 02:18 PM

I think it would be great if your computer were unfixable because it would teach you not to "fiddle" with things you know nothing about.

Was this desire to "fiddle" brought on by boredom or is A.D.D. your excuse for any mistake you make?

Happydude · 12-07-2003, 02:32 PM

no GM...he just doesnt have a Mac and he was taking his anger out about it on his PC

bobcat · 12-07-2003, 03:55 PM

There is a patch on the MS website. I used it, but it didn't really work, however it may help you.

I'd recommend upgrading your OS.

Jason1 · 12-07-2003, 05:35 PM

Bobcat beat me to it. I was just to recommend you to that windows 98 patch. I recall having a somewhat similar problem on my old computer, and that patch fixed it right up.