Computer Restarts On Its Own

[bermanator]

Hi,

I wasn't sure which topic to file this under, because I don't know exactly where the issue is. I hope this is the right place. My computer restarts itself when I do a force shut down (holding the power until it shuts off). After a few seconds, my computer automatically turns itself back on. Is there a reason this would happen? Is there a way to prevent this? Below is a link to a video I shot of it happening (sorry for my shoddy camera work):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiJk8cIUKpA

Thanks in advance.

 

[Alec Mowat]

Disable "Automatic Restart on Power Loss" in the BIOS, should stop that.

Otherwise, the switch on the tower is probably worn down, or there's something maintaining the connection.

You shouldn't hold the power button anyway, unless it's locked up completely.

 

[bermanator]

It was locked up completely. I had noticed the issue a while back. Since I had the chance to record it this time, I took the opportunity. If the switch is worn down, is this an important issue? Or should I just deal with it?

 

[Alec Mowat]

Check the BIOS for "Restart after power loss" first.

If not, you should probably deal with the cause of the lockups, and that might resolve your issue.