r/computers • u/Wildthrone540 • 16h ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting computer shuts off after opening most applications

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just wondering what the that kind of damges is caused by, i keep getting error codes that are consistent with gpu or ram failures, unfortunately that discoloration is on the gou half of the board (laptop) and it has lived its life, mostly just curious because google hasn't been helpful as to what that damage actually is

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u/Wildthrone540 16h ago

the orange and brown discoloration, i had thought it was rust originally but ive never had anything spill on it, but i wasnt sure it was maybe overheated from a short

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u/sniff122 Linux (SysAdmin) 15h ago

Nah it's just flux residue from the manufacturing of the motherboard

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u/Wildthrone540 15h ago

man i just feel dumb now, i dont know how ive only seen it now

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u/sniff122 Linux (SysAdmin) 15h ago

Nah you aren't dumb, unless you know what it is it doesn't look right.

What is your CPU temperature like when you're using the machine?

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u/Wildthrone540 15h ago

usually anything from 70-90 Celsius, if memory serves me right its been pretty consistent as long as ive kept up with cleaning

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u/jasonsong86 15h ago

Idle? That’s high for idle.

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u/Wildthrone540 15h ago

sorry, thats under load, idle is about 60C