[Ham-Computers] Computer shutting itself down - part deux

[Dave Corio]

I've opted to use the adapter for the 24-pin motherboard plug and keep 
the power supply that Gateway sent me (thanks, Aaron!). Apparently, 
unless I were to find one used, nobody supplies the correct power supply 
any longer. The adapter and additional cooling fan will be here tomorrow.

I'm not going to change the battery on the motherboard at this time. The 
motherboard is only a little over two months old, so it should be good 
for some time. Also, if I were to make any other changes, it might make 
it impossible to see if changing the power supply cures the problem.

Same goes for lifting the processor to see if there is any charring 
underneath. Also, this problem seemed to start shortly after I added the 
audio card, so I'm hoping that it was the "straw" that broke the 
original power supply's back.

Thanks to all who gave me so much good advice! It was sorely needed and 
is gratefully accepted! I'll post here in a few days when I have a 
better idea of how the fix does.

Has not been a good week for me and electronic items. The display in my 
IC-746 quit two days ago, and last night my flatbed scanned ate the 
green taco. I figure the way things are going, I'll drop the PC when I 
go to install the new power supply!

Tnx es 73
Dave
KB3MOW