BSOD so often, the laptop is unusable.


  1. Posts : 2
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit SP1 Build 7601
       #1

    BSOD so often, the laptop is unusable.


    I've been getting BSODs since late last year on my Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop running Windows 7 32-bit. I wiped out the machine and loaded the OS. But after some time these BSODs came back. Since I needed a reliable machine, I purchased a replacement, but I would like to get this back into working condition, so I can give it to a family member. I can not determine what caused this to start, so I don't know where to begin. Please help.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    How are things in safe mode?


    What are your full pc specs?
      My Computer


  3. Arc
    Posts : 35,373
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
       #3

    andrew129260 said:
    How are things in safe mode?


    What are your full pc specs?


    Hi DavidMailhot.

    It is a stop 0x124, which is usually a hardware error.

    If you are within warranty, contract the vendor.

    If not, follow it: Stop 0x124 - what it means and what to try
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit SP1 Build 7601
    Thread Starter
       #4

    With the advice that this is a hardware problem, I was about to trash this laptop. So, I removed the HD then thought to run a Bios System check. Of course it noticed the missing hard drive, but I let the remaining tests run. In the end, the memory test found an issue with my 2GB (DimmB). I swapped the two chips and reran the test and it moved to DimmA. I had another 2DB chip and replaced the faulty chip. The system has been running without issue for 2 days.

    Feeling that this was the issue, I am ready to reload the OS and prepare the laptop for my family member.

    Thanks for the advice.
      My Computer


  5. Arc
    Posts : 35,373
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
       #5

    You are welcome. :)

    Let us know for any further issue.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 00:07.
Find Us