luise_cruise Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Hi everyone! Here's a thing. I have about 2 y.o. laptop. I usi it for internet and mictosoft tools. When I use it at home, everything is fine and works smoothly. But when I'm on the road it crashed constantly. Does anyone faced such issue? Any help would be apprishiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rick Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Just checking the obvious, in the car are you on a WiFi? No WiFi,no internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiljoball Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 This could be vibration affecting the hard drive - if you want to do this, a solid state drive would be better. It could be a weak contact on a component that opens with flexing of the case - especially the connection to the screen. John Quote JohnTitanium 29EX 29/34 Fifthwheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 41 minutes ago, luise_cruise said: When I use it at home, everything is fine and works smoothly. But when I'm on the road it crashed constantly. Hi, Please explain what you mean by crashed. Does it totally turn off without displaying any error messages? Please explain what you mean "constantly". How many minutes between crashes? When you are on the road, are you using any type of external power? Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luise_cruise Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Big Rick said: Just checking the obvious, in the car are you on a WiFi? No WiFi,no internet Usually I'm not using Wifi. I mean when I do siple action with editind document offline it's crashed. I'm afraid I can lose my data one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luise_cruise Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, hiljoball said: This could be vibration affecting the hard drive - if you want to do this, a solid state drive would be better. It could be a weak contact on a component that opens with flexing of the case - especially the connection to the screen. John Do you mean if I use my laptop on flat surfase it should be fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luise_cruise Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, DanZemke said: Hi, Please explain what you mean by crashed. Does it totally turn off without displaying any error messages? Please explain what you mean "constantly". How many minutes between crashes? When you are on the road, are you using any type of external power? Firstly, it became really slow and my cursor always stuck and not move. then it does some wierd noices and screen gpes black. So I reboot it after this actions it happens once every 2-3 hours. I'm working on my pc so this time flyes to me and sems like a minute lol I usually don't use any external power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) I'm assuming that when you're using your PC in your car, the car is not moving. If so, the only factor I can think of is overheating. Is it warmer to the touch after a few hours of in your car than it is after a few hours of use in your house? What do you typically use it for in your car that differs from you use in the house? Edited May 28, 2020 by DanZemke Expanded temperature to include workload Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, DanZemke said: If so, the only factor I can think of that might be affecting things is if the temperature of your car is warmer than you house. Or could it be that you operate from the battery when in the car but with power connected when at home? If this is the case, try running on battery when at home and see what happens then. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Might have a look at the battery connections . The small contact pins can get 'dirty' and cause all sorts of problems . Remember that things expand when heated . That includes connections . A little dirt could easily act as an insulator , either partially or fully . Caig Deoxit is a very good and effective contact cleaner . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 What brand and model laptop? Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luise_cruise Posted May 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 I normaly use my pc with and whout charger and not always on the flat surfase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luise_cruise Posted May 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Pat & Pete said: Might have a look at the battery connections . The small contact pins can get 'dirty' and cause all sorts of problems . Remember that things expand when heated . That includes connections . A little dirt could easily act as an insulator , either partially or fully . Caig Deoxit is a very good and effective contact cleaner . I'll try this one. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 7 hours ago, luise_cruise said: I'll try this one. Thank you! Let us know how that works out for you . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luise_cruise Posted May 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 So I've just came from my tech geek. he suggested to run virus scan first. and i didn have one( i was using windows defender, but technitian said that i need advanced one) so i've googled this web site https://bestantiviruspro.org/best-free-antivirus/ and so far it works ok. he said that this might happen because of wifi which already has protection and when i'm on the car i dont have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy-beast Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Find out what programs are loading in the background, One of them may be looking for a remote connection and hanging when it cannot find. As mentioned that background app might be virus. Have you tried, in your driveway where your notebook can still connect to wifi, or Starbucks or any other location offering free WiFi? Quote 2020 Platinum F350 6.7L CC DRW, 2021 Riverstone Legacy 37mre 5th wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy-beast Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 When it is really slow, load task manager and see what is eating up resources? Quote 2020 Platinum F350 6.7L CC DRW, 2021 Riverstone Legacy 37mre 5th wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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