# Who here knows laptops well?

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**Created:** [April 22, 2010, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-here-knows-laptops-well/251690 "2010-04-22T20:37:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 23, 2010, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-here-knows-laptops-well/251690/17 "2010-04-23T11:49:32Z")

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> [@OMG MUST READ](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omg-must-read/31320/2):
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> Which really solidifies the idea that the CPU shit the bed. If adding cool air to the system allows it to run longer, and this happens every time you run air over the CPU you basically have your answer.
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> My vote in order of most likely:
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> 1. CPU (95% sure this is it based on previous experiences without being able to look at it)
> 2. North/South Bridge BUS failure on mobo (although I doubt this would make the machine completely turn off)
> 3. RAM issue

Yea agreed, if an external source of cooling such as fan etc keeps it on than its most likely a CPU issue. But hey, its worth trying some other shit… Also its possible that the CPU Failsafe threshold got fucked up, although the likelyhood of that is near impossible on a locked down BIOS from dell.

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