Laptops are like any computer and can have a wide range of problems. Some of the problems that can be fixed are simple problems that can be fixed in a matter of minutes, other problems are more complex and require a wide range of technological knowledge in order to fix them. One of the most common types of problems that laptop users might have is that of having to deal with random power problems. If you are experiencing that here is a walkthrough of some things you can do to try to fix the problem.

Not Turning On/Randomly Shutting Off. Computers that do not turn on properly or randomly shut off in the middle of you using them are usually experiencing a problem with the power supply. To fix this problem you should make sure that your laptop battery is properly charged if you are running off of that. You can also check the power supply cord that leads to the laptop. Make sure that it stays in the computer properly and that it isn’t loose. Also check for breaks in the wire that leads from the power supply to the laptop.

Turning on But Turns Off After Some Time. If your computer turns on but will randomly shut off while you are using it this could be a sign that it is overheating. Computers that believe that they are overheating will turn themselves off in hopes of cooling themselves down. If this happens turn the computer off and check the cooling fans to make sure that they are working. If the cooling fans work and the problem keeps happening you may need to take the computer to a tech specialist as the problem could be more involved then overheating.