Computer shuts down after a few minutes

[yan0134]

Computer turns on, can access all normal functions (internet etc) but after 1-2 minutes the computer shuts down.

Tried everything http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

At first, I found it was a heating issue, but bios shows that CPU and Motherboard temperature is 30- 40 Celcius, and fan is running at 2000 RPM without anything blocking it. Even dusted the fan for good measures.

Then I thought it was a power supply issue. Switched out the power supply from another functioning computer, same issues.

I then disconnected everything and tested the motherboard (with the CPU + cooler on it) and the power supply only. I turned on the motherboard by connecting the power on pin, and the same thing happened. The motherboard lit up, the CPU fan was spinning, and after 2 minutes the computer still powered off.

At this point I’m out of options. What other tests should I try? I can certainly replace the motherboard but I hope that it is a last resort.

Specifications: Windows 10, intel i5 6500, 2*4gB of Ram 2133DDR4, 128 gB of SSD, Nvidia Graphics Card 1060, asus h110m-e motherboard, corsair cx 450 psu

 

[landon_3]

Unplug your front panel connectors and touch a screwdriver to the pins on the motherboard

 

[yan0134]

Unplug your front panel connectors and touch a screwdriver to the pins on the motherboard

By front panel connectors do you mean the panel with USB slots // HDMI // Lan// Audio connectors. By touching the pins on the motherboard with a screwdriver do you mean connecting the power on pin, or something else?

Thanks in advance

 

[landon_3]

Take just the little ones of that are for the power button and light, then touch a screwdriver to those ones and make sure that you label them in some form so you can put them back on the right way because it does matter and most motherboards are different

 

[yan0134]

Powered on the motherboard and fan after about 10 minutes, then same problem happened - the computer shut down by itself.

 

[landon_3]

Powered on the motherboard and fan after about 10 minutes, then same problem happened - the computer shut down by itself.

Ok most likely you have a short on the motherboard do you still have a warranty on it?

 

[yan0134]

I do. I will probably contact ASUS customer support to get that sorted. Thanks for your help!

 

[landon_3]

I do. I will probably contact ASUS customer support to get that sorted. Thanks for your help!

Yeah no problem!

 

[yan0134]

Just want to let you know that ASUS customer support quickly replaced the motherboard for me, and now its smooth as a charm. Thanks again for your help! It saved me a $100-200 USD trip to the repair shop!

 

[landon_3]

No problem! Happy to help let me know if you need any more help!