Computer Shuts Down Randomly

Having your computer shut down randomly is a major issue that might be caused by hardware or software issues. It is recommended to try and resolve such issues as soon as possible, because unexpected shutdowns may cause additional problems such as:

• Losing unsaved work.
• Getting your work interrupted.
• Corrupting operating system files and components.
• Damaging additional hardware.

Troubleshooting a computer that shuts down randomly may be a lengthy process, which requires extensive research. Below, we have gathered some of the basic troubleshooting tips you need to try and identify the source of the problem:

Check the Power Cable

Depending on the positioning of your computer or power outlet, it is possible that the power cable was loosened. We recommend checking both sides of the power cable and making sure that they are properly inserted into the computer and the power outlet.

Check Computer Temperatures

There are plenty of hardware diagnostic tools, which can provide you with information about the temperature of your computer hardware. Overheating is one of the common causes of unexpected computer shutdowns – usually, this is caused because one of the coolers of your computer is broken, or because a lot of dust has been accumulated inside the laptop or computer case. If your GPU or CPU temperatures are well-above 176F (or 80C) in an idle computer state, then this might be the root of the problem.