Should I leave my Alienware plugged in?
In fact, it is recommended to keep your gaming laptop plugged in for optimum performance. Some gaming laptops, such as the Alienware Area-51M gaming laptop, need two power adapters to keep them running.
Why does my computer turn off when I plug it in?
Your laptop is dying while plugged in because of a faulty power adapter, malfunctioning power outlets, or defective batteries. More severe internal problems can also trigger this response, including malfunctioning motherboards, HDD, SSD, or RAM. Check that your outlet and charging cables are functional.
Why does my laptop go black when I unplug it?
The screen turns off when the Display Brightness is set too low and some correct driver is not installed. To fix this issue, go into Power Options, Edit Plan Settings of the active plan, set Change plan brightness to the maximum for both battery and plugged in.
Why is laptop turning off by itself?
An overheating power supply, due to a malfunctioning fan, can cause a computer to shut down unexpectedly. Continuing to use the faulty power supply can result in damage to the computer and should be replaced immediately. Software utilities, such as SpeedFan, can also be used to help monitor fans in your computer.
Why my laptop is switching off when I unplug my charger or plug it?
If your Laptop dies instantly when you unplug the charger this almost always means that your Battery is defective and not holding a charge. It could also mean that the charging circuitry of your Laptop is faulty or the AC Adapter is faulty Not sure why it would die by plugging the charger in.
How do I check my Alienware battery health?
Method 1. Turn on the computer and tap F2 key at the Dell logo screen. On the left pane, under General, select Battery Information. Verify the battery health information as illustrated (Figure 1).
Why does my computer screen go black when plugged in?
I found that the screen brightness adjustment is reversed. Try for yourself. Right click the start menu, open power options, choose when to turn off display, under plugged in adjust the brightness level towards the lower setting and the screen will brighten with power cord connected, save changes and restart.