Sage-Tips

Why does my laptop shut down at 40\% battery?

This is usually due to battery calibration and other issues with battery. Connect Laptop to Power and let it become 100\% and then unplug it and wait till shutdown and then do not turn on your PC and connect to power and wait until indicator shows it is fully charged and then unplug it and turn on your laptop.

Why does my laptop turn off when low battery?

Before you check the battery and power settings, make sure that the PC is shutting down due to low battery, because there can be many other possible reasons which make your laptop shut down instantly. There could only be two reasons, either your power plan is incorrect or your battery is faulty.

Why my laptop is shuts down automatically at 50 battery?

If you want a reason that is related to batteries, because that is the only information that you are going to supply… then it is possible for your laptop to turn suddenly turn off when you have 50\% or more capacity in the battery *IF* one or more of the cells in the battery pack are bad.

Why does my laptop shut down without warning?

An overheating power supply, due to a malfunctioning fan, can cause a computer to shut down unexpectedly. Continuing to use the faulty power supply can result in damage to the computer and should be replaced immediately. Software utilities, such as SpeedFan, can also be used to help monitor fans in your computer.

Why laptop shuts down suddenly?

If your laptop is overheating, then it’s very likely your laptop may randomly shut down without a clue. The internal hardware components of your laptop generate heat, and the cooling fan helps reduce the heat. But if the cooling fan doesn’t work properly, your laptop can’t exhaust heat and will get turned off randomly.

What is hibernate laptop?

Hibernate uses less power than sleep and when you start up the PC again, you’re back to where you left off (though not as fast as sleep). Use hibernation when you know that you won’t use your laptop or tablet for an extended period and won’t have an opportunity to charge the battery during that time.

What causes my computer to shut down unexpectedly?

Generally, when a computer powers down on its own it’s due to the power supply, malware, overheating or driver issues.

How do I fix my computer from randomly shutting down?

How can I fix computer random shutdowns in Windows 10?

1. Update your drivers.
2. Turn off the Sleep mode.
3. Turn off Fast Startup.
4. Tweak advanced power settings.
5. Use Windows Shutdown Assistant.
6. Check CPU temperature.
7. Update BIOS.
8. Check HDD state.

How do I fix my computer randomly shuts down?

Why does my laptop shut down before 5\%?

The battery is out of juice and it’s not good for your system to shut down before 5\%. The best solution to this is replace your battery as it affects system performance and may lead to hardware issues. Click the battery meter on taskbar and then more power option.

How to avoid system shutdown after charging battery?

In case you still want to consume the remaining juice for every penny you spent, follow this to avoid shutdown: Click the battery meter on taskbar and then more power option. On your current power plan click change plan settings. If the system shuts down at 30\% it means the actual charge is just 1\% at that time.

Why is my laptop battery percentage so low?

If it is better than approximately 40\%, give or take 5\% then, whilst your description does sound like a battery that is defective, check the computer maker’s website for any outstanding BIOS / firmware updates. It might be that the apparent defect is a symptom of incompatibility with the latest Windows 10 version.

How do I know if my laptop battery is charging properly?

Click the battery meter on taskbar and then more power option. On your current power plan click change plan settings. If the system shuts down at 30\% it means the actual charge is just 1\% at that time. The battery is out of juice and it’s not good for your system to shut down before 5\%.