If your operating system shows that your laptop battery is fully charged, but it runs out by the time you unplug the machine, the machine’s battery is probably not working. In most cases, this is a sign that you need to replace the battery. However, this is not the only reason behind the problem. In this article, we are going to take a look at different solutions to this problem. Keep reading to know more.

Downgrade to the previous functional version of Windows

If you upgraded your Windows operating system to Windows 10, especially the 1809 update, then your problem may be associated with the updated version of Windows.

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Another reason why your laptop shuts down as soon as you disconnect it from the power source is a faulty battery. Either your battery is faulty or it has completely degraded. In this case, you can try to replace the battery with a new one. Alternatively, you can try the solutions below.

#1: Change Power Management Settings

In some cases, you have this problem due to incorrectly configured power management settings. If you want to reset the settings, you can follow the steps below:

1. In the Start menu, go to the power plan and click “Edit power plan”.

2. The next step is to change the advanced power settings.

3. Now find the processor power management settings

4. Set the minimum power state of 20%

5. Next, go to Display settings and choose adaptive brightness

6. Finally, turn on both the plug and the battery.

#2: Reinstall the Battery Drivers

Another solution is to reinstall the battery drivers. If you unplug the power cord, faulty drivers can shut down your machine. Below are the steps to reinstall the drivers.

1. In the start menu, type “Device Manager” to start the program

2. Extend “batteries”

3. Now, right click on all ASPI options

4. Then choose “uninstall”

5. Once uninstalled, you can reboot your machine

#3: Launch the Power Troubleshooter

You can use the built-in troubleshooter to solve your problem on Windows 10. Here are the simple steps you can follow to apply this solution:

1. Press Win +1 key to start setup

2. Go to update and security

3. Go to Find and fix other problems for Power Options

4. Now you can start the troubleshooter

#4: Reboot your machine

By reducing hardware power storage, you can solve various problems with your PC. In other words, you need to perform a hard reset or a power reset. Below are instructions to help you.

1. Shut down your machine

2. Hold down the power button until the machine turns off

3. Disconnect all other devices connected to your laptop

4. Remove the power cord.

5. Take out the battery

6. The power light will start blinking

7. Reconnect the power cord and turn on your computer

So if you follow these solutions one by one, you can probably solve your problem.