Power management causing system shutdown

4.5

The system shuts down completely instead of sleeping or hibernating.

Symptoms
  • Lost work
  • Full boot sequence on wake
  • No "Sleep" option in menu
Possible Causes
  • Power supply issues
  • Critical thermal event
  • Incorrect power button action

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check Power Button Settings

Ensure "Choose what the power buttons do" isn't set to "Shut down".

2

Inspect Event Viewer

Look for "Kernel-Power" errors to see if the shutdown was graceful or a crash.

3

Test Battery Health

A failing battery may not have enough voltage to maintain sleep mode.

When to See a Technician

If the PC shuts down only when unplugged, the battery cells are likely dead.

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