After this, the laptop running alright for a while before suffering performance issues and shutting down again, your charger might not be providing enough power – if you can, try it with another charger.īatteries wear out over time – particularly on older models.
If it won’t run at all or performance is very poor, reinsert the battery and leave it for a while before trying again. If the laptop runs fine without shutting down, your problem is probably to do with the battery. If everything is in good condition, try taking the battery out of the laptop (assuming your model has a removable battery), before plugging it in and firing it up. It may seem obvious, but check over your charger for any signs of damage. The first thing you should check is the power situation. In this article I’ll cover some possible diagnoses and suggest some solutions. Aside from concerns about losing data – open documents or perhaps game saves – there’s the looming possibility of a physical problem with your machine. Your laptop suddenly shutting down is an alarming experience.