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laptop keeps switching off

Even when fully charged or plugged into the mains, my laoptop keeps switching itself off every now and then.Any ideas?:confused:
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  • antilles
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    It may be going into Standby mode to save power (when you don't use it for a bit).

    Have a look in the Control Panel >> Power Options to change this.
  • Browntoa
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    the air intakes/outlets blocked with rubbish can cause it to overheat and shut down

    Ram slightly unseated, remove the cover and click out and back in
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  • If your laptop suddenly goes off without warning I would agree with Browntoa. This was the case with mine. Once i had cleaned out the vent it's worked fine since. When it goes off, have a feel underneath where to cooling fan intakes are. If its hot chances are it could do with a clean out.
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  • JUNIOR
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    If its not overheating ,Could be the laptop battery. do you run the laptop via mains with the battery inside ?
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