Re: [SLE] Re: Computer resets spontaneously

From: H du Plooy (linuser_at_ananzi.co.za)
Date: 10/06/03

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Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2003 03:55:19 +0200

    On Mon, 2003-10-06 at 02:43, Carlos E. R. wrote:
    > > side). And, the hardware they use are in some cases heavier than mine,
    > > e.g. the "high performance hard drive" with 2A, while mine definitely
    > > qualifies as a "low performance hard drive" - rated 2A at startup, I
    > > think it's safe to assume it would be less under normal operation (?).

    > Don't assume that a low performance HD uses more power, it could be the
    > contrary. A HD with more RPM uses more power, at least during start up.
    That's what I meant. My drive turns slower - should require less juice.

    > To be sure, you would have to get the exact specifications of your HD,
    > probably from the web pages.
    That's all the specs give - it's startup requirement. They give the
    normal operation (max load, idle, ens) only in watts.

    > There is another issue. The 12V line is used mostly for motors. Some of
    > them, like HD and fans, startup right on power up, when they eat most
    > current; HD need much less amps later; fans probably not so much so
    > (moving air needs work). The floppy doesn't move for a while. CDroms...
    > I'm not sure.
    Mmmm, the thing is, the resetting happened mostly while I was not using
    the computer no load, no CD-ROMS working, ect. And it tended to stay up
    for a couple of hours before resetting.

    > would break, just motors would accelerate slower. Or the PSU could shut
    > down completely, protecting itself and the equipment.
    That's what I think happened. Or rather, it got too hot, and did the
    same. As it gets hotter, resistance increases so it has to work
    harder. Comes to the same thing.

    > electronics
    > devices tend to destroy themselves protecting their fuses, didn't you
    > know?).
    He he, I see that all the time!

    Thanks again for the replies. Everything is fine now, the culprit was
    definitely the fan - fixing it eliminated the problem... But it's
    always fun to find out the details and reasons behind the problem

    Kind regards
    Hans 

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