What happens if your PC battery dies?

If your computer battery dies, a few things can happen depending on whether you're actively using it and if it's plugged in or not:

If it's not plugged in:

The computer will lose power immediately, causing it to shut down. This can result in data loss for any unsaved work since the computer won't have a chance to perform a proper shutdown.

If it's plugged in:

• The computer can continue to run directly from AC power, even if the battery isn't holding a charge. However, if the battery is extremely worn out, some computers might start experiencing performance issues or fail to turn on without a working battery.
• On some laptops, you might see an alert or warning message about the battery needing to be replaced, but the computer will otherwise work normally on AC power.

Effects of a dead battery on usage:

• Loss of Portability: A dead battery means you’ll need to keep the computer plugged in all the time, which limits its portability.
• Potential System Slowdowns: Some laptops will throttle performance when they detect a faulty battery.
• Time and Date Resets: In rare cases, if the battery is dead and the computer stays unplugged for long periods, the system clock may reset, affecting some software functionality until corrected.

If your computer battery dies, you might consider replacing it to regain full functionality, especially if you rely on portability.

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• What happens if I factory reset my computer?
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