Battery drain while in sleep mode (Windows 10)

Anonymous
2016-01-19T04:18:18+00:00

Hello

I have an Asus GL551. It original had Windows 8.1 on it but I upgraded to Windows 10 a few months ago. Ever since it has been running Windows 10 the battery will drain completely within 10-12 hours while in sleep mode. When it had Windows 8.1 this was not an issue. There would still be plenty of battery power even after a few days of not being used and in sleep mode. 

I suspect that is is coming out of sleep mode periodically and draining the battery. Just the other day I had been watching a YouTube video. When It finished I closed the lid of the laptop putting it to sleep. About two hours later, with the lid closed the laptop started playing the Youtube video all by itself. I had not touched the computer and the lid was still closed.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Kevin

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Sleep and Power on, off

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  1. Greg Carmack 24,780 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2017-11-14T16:06:33+00:00

    Ari, you can go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

    But remember that Factory or Upgrade installs are inferior installs which most enthusiasts won't even run because they'd expect endless issues. Consider doing the Clean Install in this link which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

    There is also an automated Refresh that reinstalls WIndows while shedding corrupting factory bloatware, saves your files, but doesn't clear the drive to get it cleanest: https://www.howtogeek.com/265054/how-to-easily-...

    Keep us posted with results as there may be other steps indicated.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-18T20:58:58+00:00

    Hi,

    I have an Asus UX430U and it's draining the battery when in sleep mode.

    The cpu is running when in sleep mode. I suppose it should not happen.

    The laptop is getting really hot and the whole battery goes off in around 1 hour in sleep mode.

    Thanks to anyone who could help.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-19T01:40:34+00:00

    Hi Daniel,

    Thank you for sharing this to us. Let's try to perform clean boot and check if the issue persists. This is done to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. Also, it helps eliminate software conflicts of an update or when you run a program in Windows. Check this article and look for the steps on how to perform a clean boot.  Remember to choose the operating system that you're using.

    Note: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

    Looking forward to the result.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-08-16T07:42:32+00:00

    Hi in the last 2 days/nights my Laptop battery has completely discharged overnight when in Sleep mode. From 100% to 0% in 7 hours.

    Laptop is Acer Swift 3.

    Maybe coincidence but this has only happened since latest Windows Update KB4512508

    What to do ?

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  5. Vijay A. Verma 104.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-08-16T07:43:27+00:00

    Hi shivj

    I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. Please try these options one by one and check after each option.

    1. Troubleshoot Power

    Type troubleshoot in Cortana Search > Click Troubleshoot > Scroll down > Click Power > Run the troubleshooter > Follow on-screen direction.

    1. Restore Default for Power Settings

    Windows Key+i > System > Power & sleep > Click Additional power settings to open Power options > Click Change Plan Settings > Click Restore default settings for this plan

    1. Disable Fast Startup

    Reach to Power options as in previous step > Click Choose what the power buttons do > Click Change settings that are currently unavailable > Scroll down to Shutdown settings and uncheck Turn on fast startup > Click Save changes

    1. Action for Battery Drivers

    Windows Key+X > Device Manager > Expand Batteries > Right-click on first entry below

    Disable device > Wait for 10 to 20 seconds > Enable device (you will need to do this for all entries one by one)

    1. Also update your BIOS to latest from computer maker's site.

    Do let me know if you have any more question or require further help.

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