Freezes and crashes are generally caused by some sort of instability in the computer system.
The following is a list of specific problems that can cause instability along with what to check when troubleshooting each.
Viruses can cause instability.
Run a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus.
Conflicts can cause instability.
Check the Windows Device Manager to see if there are any yellow exclamation marks or red Xs beside the listings for device classifications. If there are, contact Tech Support.
Buggy or damaged software applications can cause instability.
If the system is less stable when certain software programs are running, shut down those programs and see if the problem continues to occur. If the problems stop, chances are that those software programs are causing the problems.
Buggy, outdated, or conflicting drivers can cause instability.
Check manufacturer web sites for updated device drivers for the various devices installed on the computer system, such as: printer drivers, modem drivers, video drivers, sound drivers, USB device drivers, etc.
Update one driver at a time and see if the system stabilizes. If this doesn't work, it may be a hardware problem, so contact Tech Support.
AC problems can cause instability.
Check to see if the computer system is plugged into an overloaded outlet.
Make sure the computer system is plugged into a surge suppressor.
The installation of new devices can cause instability.
There are three typical symptoms that point to this problem:
The computer system fails to boot, freezes during a boot, or freezes during an operation for no apparent reason.
The system fails to recognize the newly installed device.
One or more software applications fail to function as expected after an upgrade.
Hardware failure can cause freezes
Fan failure, cpu failure, memory failure, could be also a cause of freezing.
Keep track of the hardware and software that is added to a computer.
The addition of new hardware and software can often cause problems to occur.
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This seems to be a generic problem with this gateway e-155 tablet. (Piece of *&$#) I've tried everything I can think of. I've changes out the hard drive with a known working system. The same with RAM, from another e-155, still no luck. I've replaced the motherboard and that USUALLY fixes it, but in a case or 2 that has not. I've replaced cooling fans, heat pipes, used GOOD thermal compound. I'm at a loss, and now that MPC is going under, I have 400 of these things to support with no support from MPC (Gateway)
Any more ideas?
Thanks,
Ron
We are supporting about 400 of these things. The cpu is not removable in this board. All our power bricks are being used on other machines, plus this will happen when on battery.
I tried keeping everything cool by using cold spray on the "Radiator" to keep the cpu and I believe the northbridge chips cool. I also chilled probably the southbridge chip which was the only other warm component on the board. I believe there is a specific component that is the problem. Since it is intermittant I think it's heat related but cannot pin it down. With so many similar failures someone must be aware of it, but so far I haven't found them. Also, since MPC is in chapter 11 I'm really afraid I will have to eat these warranty costs. We are self maintainers for gateway, and WERE receiving replacement parts under warranty. Now I need to be more resourceful. Thanks again for your help!
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