Sony PCG-F340 keeps shutting down

 "ThomasNews" <thomasn @iprimus.com.au> wrote in
 

I once installed a trojan which caused this to happen - it would run a
script at bootup which caused a shutdown. It was quite easy to remove in
safe mode (can't remember how exactly, but read about it on the web).
Perhaps you might have something similar? Worth a check..

If this is not the case then try formatting and reinstalling the OS.

Thanks for your reply shaun.  I have checked the power management stuff.  To
no avail.

If you can't get the system to boot normally under A/C power with the
battery installed, try pulling the battery out of the notebook. I suspect
the power management is reading a bad battery and trying to either suspend
or shut down the notebook. In safe mode, the power management device is
inactive.

Also, if you consider another notebook, stay away from Sony. They really
aren't good value in my opinion.

Marty from Fabulous Sunny South Florida

"ThomasNews" <thomasn @iprimus.com.au> wrote in



Check the power management configuration in Windows to start. You can do
this in Safe Mode so it shouldn't be too hard. It's possible your
battery is going bad but have it checked, if the battery is good your
power control module in the laptop may be the problem. I hope the laptop
is still under warranty if the worst is happening.

--Shaun