Computer Weirdness Blank screen and dodgy mouse.

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by zinge, Jun 11, 2009.

  1. zinge

    zinge Geek

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    Hi,

    My brothers computer is FUBAR'ed.

    The screen will randomly and continually go black for a few seconds, usually when performing a new action (new webpage or some flash animation starts up). But its not consistent enough to be conclusive. I can't make it go black on purpose it just does.

    Secondly when I attach my mouse (wireless via a KVM switch) it is rather jerky and freezes a lot until I touch the case or put my hand near the case!!! - Its like a magic trick I swear!

    I have swapped the graphics card to no avail,

    I have cleaned out the dust

    I have reseated all connector I could find

    Any ideas?

    Cheers

    Kit
     
  2. RHochstenbach

    RHochstenbach Administrator

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    So if you touch the case, the problems go away? In that case, I think that there's a grounding issue with the motherboard or the power supply.
     
  3. zinge

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    Thats kinda what I was thinking but I dont actually have to touch the case! just be within 2-3 inches!
     

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