Laptop shuts down when playing games
Problem description:
The laptop shuts down on its own when playing games. All other time it works fine.
Possible cause:
Laptop overheats.
Tags: Laptop shuts down
Laptop shuts down while installing Windows
Problem description:
The laptop shuts down while installing Windows. The installation process runs fine for a while but after some time the laptop shuts down on its own. Same problem happens if you start the installation process again.
Possible cause:
1. Laptop overheating.
2. Memory failure.
Laptop shuts off when AC adapter plugged in
Problem description:
The laptop shuts off when AC power adapter is plugged in. The laptop works fine on battery power but as soon as you connect it to AC adapter, the laptop turns off.
Possible cause:
1. Power adapter failure.
2. Motherboard failure.
Laptop turns off while playing games
Problem description:
The laptop turns off while playing games. It works fine with all other programs, but after running a video game for a while the laptop just turns off by itself without any warning.
Possible cause:
Laptop turns off because of overheating.
Laptop turns on for a moment and restarts on its own
Problem description:
The laptop turns on for a moment and restarts on its own. The cycle repeats over and over until you remove the battery. The power light turns on, stays on for a moment, goes off and turns on again. There is no video when the laptop is on. The problem happens when the laptop runs on AC or battery power.
Possible cause:
1. Memory failure.
2. Motherboard failure.
Laptop turns off when unplugged
Problem description:
The laptop turns off when unplugged even though the battery is plugged in.
Possible cause:
1. Bad battery.
2. Faulty motherboard.
Laptop shuts down when AC adapter unplugged
Problem description:
The laptop shuts down when the AC adapter unplugged even with the battery still installed into the laptop. The laptop detects the battery and says it’s charged 100% but will not on the battery power at all. The laptop operates properly from AC power with the battery removed.
Possible cause:
1. Battery failure.
2. Motherboard failure.
Laptop turns on for a moment and shuts down right away
Problem description:
The laptop turns on when you press on the power button but shuts down right away. There is no image on the screen. You tried using the laptop just from AC power with the battery removed, but it doesn’t help.
Possible cause:
1. AC adapter is dead.
2. Motherboard failure.
Tags: AC adapter failure, Laptop doesn't start, Laptop shuts down
Laptop works fine but after a while shuts down on its own
Problem description:
The laptop works fine for a while but after some time shuts down on its own without any warning. After you restart the laptop it works fine but lately shuts down again. When you touch the bottom of the laptop, it feels hot.
Possible cause:
The problem related to overheating.
1. The cooling system is clogged with dust.
2. Cooling fan failure.
Tags: Cooling fan failure, Laptop running hot, Laptop shuts down, Overheating
