Your laptop shuts down suddenly without warning
Sudden shutdowns are the laptop protecting itself from overheating or from a battery that can't supply enough power. Feel the laptop bottom right before it shuts down — if it's too hot to hold, overheating is the cause. If it's cool, the battery is failing.
When a laptop gets too hot or when the battery can't supply enough power, Windows cuts power instantly to prevent hardware damage. This feels like a crash but it's actually protection. The fix depends on whether the laptop is hot or cool right before shutdown.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Continuing to use the laptop on soft surfaces like beds and couches — this blocks airflow and causes continued overheating
- Ignoring a laptop that feels very hot — that's a warning sign that a shutdown is coming
- Using a laptop with a visibly swollen or bulging battery — this is a fire hazard and needs immediate replacement
Signs you need professional help
- If the battery report shows capacity below 60% of design capacity
- If vents are clear but shutdowns continue after switching to a hard surface
- If the battery is visibly swollen or bulging
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