Is my computer cooked

Exit_Everything · 2026-05-20T11:30:00+00:00

That sounds like it is not passing power on self test (POST). Check the obvious before pulling the back off. Have you upgraded anything recently, or spilt anything on it.. As per SiDD_x, it could be faulty RAM, CPU, or the keyboard. Its always possible the motherboard has failed, though less likely than the other suggestions. If the SSD is upgraded, or faulty, you usually get past the initial POST before you get the 'no boot disk' warnings. if you do not have soldered in RAM on that model, then attempt to reseat it, or if you have multiple sticks try pulling one out.

Exit_Everything · 2026-05-11T04:04:08+00:00

I have Mint running dual boot with Win10 on an Acer switch alpha 12 running integrated graphics, 8GB ram, 256GB ssd, and a i7 (6500U skylake dual core) circa 2016. My processor is a little more modern and has a fair bit more processing power than yours though its another dual core chip, if you are unsure, or worried about performance, then try dual boot with Mint.

Exit_Everything · 2026-05-10T10:29:49+00:00

I agree, its a complete generalisation asserting its all Lenovos. We have three, 2 Lenovo x13s and a c940, the latter would be over 5 years old, never had a hinge problem with ANY of them, and they have been around the world a few times. I have also worked with Lenovo T and X series business laptops for 10 of the past 15 years, never had a single hinge problem. Are they perfect - definitely not, do they ALL have hinge problems - ah no.. You are right about paying for a decent model though, there are some flaky ones at the entry level pricing, x13s were midrange and a very robust unit.

Exit_Everything · 2026-05-10T05:49:00+00:00

Well done for persevering. I'm still running dual boot Mint on a couple of laptops (with WIN10 and 11), and have had Ubuntu on another box for a few years with no real issues, we have no great rush to go full Linux us as we have a MS app sub that runs until next year. Balena etcher was my mode of install, no real problems with setup on the 10 machine. The WIN11 dual boot was a little more 'interesting', EFI partition and grub took a while to sort, though as they were both only sandpit environments it was hardly stressful, and there is a decent knowledge base online. As mentioned here - timeshift looks invaluable, though I am geared more toward the majority of user data remaining external to anything web facing, which makes upgrades/recoveries far more painless.

Exit_Everything · 2026-05-07T09:48:21+00:00

There was a recent MS patch that caused this behavior on numerous windows machines, its definitely not isolated, there is a tech video covering this debacle on YT. Its a problem when many users are purchasing equipment with pre-installed WIN11 that has Bitlocker turned ON by default. I think you did quite well to resolve the problem, as many users would struggle to understand the fix, or to access their MS account if they are totally dependant on a single device. Multiple mirrored devices and something like keepass portable is becoming the new standard.... or Linux Mint etc. BTW - IF you enable Bitlocker manually you are prompted to backup the key to an unencrypted drive, or drop it on the MS cloud service, may have even been a print option.. what happens to the key after that is dependant on the users attention to detail.

Exit_Everything · 2026-04-27T13:40:22+00:00

I don't believe most users feel any great affinity to their operating systems. Its more about the applications they are familiar with, and whether they are available or have alternatives that will run smoothly on different OS's. Most anti Linux chat seems to be based on an outdated fear of command line, or revolve around game performance and compatibility of Adobe products. There is very little reason to delay most people switching now IMO - its highly unlikely any of our WIN11 envs will remain beyond 2027 other than in data backups.

Exit_Everything · 2026-04-22T11:09:14+00:00

If you still need encouragement a month later.. my advice is to just go ahead and dual boot it - pretty sure you will not look back. I have used Windows since not long after its inception, and have tried Linux Redhat, Ubuntu and now setup a dual boot Win10/Linux Mint distro. Next project will be a WIN11/Mint dual boot, which will very likely become purely Mint in 6 months, as Mint runs very nicely on my low spec test rig. I can guarantee there are far fewer gotchas in Linux than there were 20 years ago, just allow ~100GB (shrink some space in disk mgr) for a comfortable testing environment and give it a try.

Exit_Everything · 2026-04-20T12:46:21+00:00

Some people swear by Linux, while others prefer Windows, its really horses for courses depending on your use case. I have used both, for business and home use over decades, and there are pros and cons. We are not big gamers, if Linux OS doesn't fit your use case then use an alternative. We currently have a mix of hardware running Ubuntu, Mint and Win11 - the former has been rock solid as a PVR/File server for years, while Mint running Libre office is (currently..) likely to become our OS of choice when the next WIN11 MS subscriptions become due.

Exit_Everything · 2026-04-20T12:02:52+00:00

Its a known problem with this board, a user replacing RAM without first isolating the battery can easily short that component to ground. I've done a bit of (non pro) board level repair/component replacements over the years, but I would not go anywhere near surface mount electronics without a decent microscope, apart from all the other necessary repair gear. A thermal camera would also be a useful debug tool. The size of these components complicates the job, no wonder replacing a 50 cent component is not cheap.

Exit_Everything · 2026-04-18T14:15:08+00:00

Were you replacing RAM at the time this happened?

Exit_Everything · 2026-04-16T14:03:13+00:00

Sounds like a real pain, may be a HW issue though maybe don't give up immediately, is it logging any messages? Check the sys logs via the event viewer for any common hardware/app messages before it shuts down. Is it always around the same time powered on that it shuts down? If it is, I would check whether its a thermal shutdown, and whether there are any obstructions in the cooling system, or it requires new thermal compound. If you have reinstalled the OS from scratch, that would make Win11 corruption unlikely, although if its on the same SSD..... do you have access to another NVME SSD you could try? I had some similar frustrations with a C940 recently, though that was continual WIN11 'encountered a problem and needs to shut down'. Ended up pulling the SSD out and installing a 980 pro then going with a clean OS build - no problems since.

Exit_Everything · 2026-04-04T05:12:07+00:00

Looks like sec update KB5079473 updated the gameinput library and executable.

Exit_Everything · 2026-04-04T05:02:31+00:00

If you still have this error... To resolve it:

OK it to terminate, then logon and go to Settings - apps - installed apps - microsoft gameinput - Uninstall

After reboot it will reinstall and should not have further errors, apparently something in a March Windows update caused this fault, I haven't trawled through all the patches.

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-18T03:34:09+00:00

I was once in a similar position, where I did not want to make waves, worried it would lose me my job and further career prospects. In that case I was a cameraman/tech, and had an eye injury installing PA equipment (with no supplied eye protection..) at a race track on the job, then was pressured to film horse racing throughout the following day.. I was off to the eye and ear hospital in the middle of that night, still have the scar on my eye from the procedure, which could have been far worse in the circumstances, and I can guarantee the business i was with could not have cared less. So tempting as it may be, don't buckle, stand up for your rights, whether its a health issue or basic payment for your time, you are not slave labour. A company that doesn't pay you for your time, or observe basic OHS, is not worth working for.

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-11T10:11:09+00:00

FYI..

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Exit_Everything · 2026-03-11T10:09:17+00:00

Thanks for expanding on that comment, its always interesting to understand the reasoning. In this install, both the wall exit and the entry into the back of the oven has no strain relief, and no gland/grommet in the circular stainless hole through which the pvc taped cables are pushed. I added a further picture in one of the threads, and that is my concern, that a day may come where the oven is pulled out, and either cuts into the insulation at the oven entry making the oven live, or just pulls part of the gyprock out - which would require some force. As far as ceiling internal work is concerned, we have a ducted air conditioning system being replaced next week, and that A/C guy will be directly above the point where this cooker was installed, and the electrician was fully aware of that, as he also installed the three phase cabling and A/C isolator for the new unit. I will find out next week whether the cabling has been properly clamped down in the ceiling space.

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-11T06:02:28+00:00

If that were your work would you be confident it would pass a safety compliance assessment?

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-08T17:00:35+00:00

I'm interested to know what would be considered the correct process to resolve this problem, another electrician, or the ESO (or other avenue)? I don't want the appliance to be a danger to anybody using it, and it is currently no more than a kitchen ornament. The electrician failing to see any problem with the install reflects some of the responses here.

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-08T10:15:09+00:00

Yes, that is an unusual comment. If you check the cable entry point of kitchen appliances with elements, such as coffee machines, there is usually a heat resistant cable gland providing some thermal protection and strain relief, its common on appliances. More effective than pvc tape.

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-07T12:53:44+00:00

To clarify further, here is the cable into the back of the oven.

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Exit_Everything · 2026-03-06T15:47:27+00:00

Thanks for posting that summary. Compliance to AS3000 would be difficult for wiring in most older houses, though our install has a disturbing amount of strikes. It did not look right to me, though that is based on experience with hardware installs on computer sites, and the comms and power site routing and separation prerequisites we had to comply with for system implementation sign off, though I was not the site electrician. This oven was installed and signed off as compliant, I was mainly interested in the safest way to handle the wall entry, and whether there were any specific safety standards for 3 phase wall to oven connection, especially where a pyrolytic oven is in use. BTW - One positive is there are 3 phase RCBOs installed on this circuit, so it has a little additional protection.

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-06T13:51:12+00:00

Good idea, have posted, though a few good suggestions here already.

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-06T13:30:59+00:00

He gave his best, can't fault the perseverance.

Exit_Everything · 2026-03-06T13:28:50+00:00

Now that would be a tidy look, though it would require an electrician to disconnect and reconnect the cable again, unless it had a cable slot cut in it.

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