Solved Random BSOD even while doing nothing, error 0x000000F4

Hi,

Since a couple of days i'm having trouble with my Acer Aspire 7730G.
Completely random it gives a blue screen like the picture below.



It just stays this way even for hours.

i've tried to reinstall w7 but the problem still remains.

The full error message is: ***STOP: 0x000000F4 ( 0x0000000000000003, 0xFFFFFA80060F4660, 0xFFFFFA80060F4970, 0xFFFFF80002FCC660 )

I hope you can help me with this problem.

Windows does not create minidumps, but other information is attached in a rar file.

I already had the minidumps enabled,

I have rebooted 2 times in safe mode, still there are no minidump files.

JustAFool said:

I already had the minidumps enabled,

I have rebooted 2 times in safe mode, still there are no minidump files.

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This is almost the exact same problem I'm having, BSOD with the 0x0F4 error and no Minidumps being created.

What are you using as a storage device (hard disk, solid state drive, etc.)? Did you check that your hard disk is physically plugged into the motherboard and not the slightest bit loose? To do so:

• Shut down and turn off the computer
• Remove the AC Adapter
• Remove the battery
• Hold down the power button for 15-30 seconds to close the circuit and drain any residual power
• Remove the panel on the underside of the laptop where the hard disk is housed
• Remove and re-insert the hard disk by sliding it away from the connector and then gently but firmly pressing it back into the connector (no screws should need to be removed to do this step)
• Replace the panel on the underside of the laptop to cover the hard disk
• Replace the battery
• Replace the AC Adapter
• Turn on the computer and see how it responds

Post back once these steps have been implemented whether the system is stable. Sometimes these crashes can occur due to a loose connection.

The crash you see is also common to SSD firmware being out of date.

writhziden said:

What are you using as a storage device (hard disk, solid state drive, etc.)? Did you check that your hard disk is physically plugged into the motherboard and not the slightest bit loose? To do so:

• Shut down and turn off the computer
• Remove the AC Adapter
• Remove the battery
• Hold down the power button for 15-30 seconds to close the circuit and drain any residual power
• Remove the panel on the underside of the laptop where the hard disk is housed
• Remove and re-insert the hard disk by sliding it away from the connector and then gently but firmly pressing it back into the connector (no screws should need to be removed to do this step)
• Replace the panel on the underside of the laptop to cover the hard disk
• Replace the battery
• Replace the AC Adapter
• Turn on the computer and see how it responds

Post back once these steps have been implemented whether the system is stable. Sometimes these crashes can occur due to a loose connection.

The crash you see is also common to SSD firmware being out of date.

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Thank you for your reply, i am using a SSD and tried re inserting without any positive changes.
How can i check if i need a firmware update ?

EDIT===========

Firware for the crucial M4 is updated to the latest version, if this was the problem i will mark this topic as solved.

You're welcome. Your problem sounded similar to: http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-...ect_termination-1-hour-after-cold-boot-3.html

With the M4, I would not be surprised if the firmware update fixed it. That has been a common crash reported on these forums.