Why Does My Laptop Only Work When Plugged In. Check your power settings and try changing the settings back to balanced and then select defaults. If you only have the symptoms with one of the drivers then the other is at fault.

If you go to display properties select the screen saver tab then click the power button in the power schemes field is a drop down window click on it and select Rixane Power Scheme it is a power switching utility that quickly switches between AC and Battery when the power cablecharger is plugged in or unplugged while the laptop is. Check if your laptop is overheating. My best guess is only a few things.
Why does my laptopb only work when it is plugged in although it is fully charged.
When the battery is plugged in the charger will attempt to run both the laptop and charge the battery. You should maintain your laptop and this will increase the functional life of your laptop. If the charger isnt capable of that power anymore the laptop will shut off or. There is no straightforward answer to the question that whether or not you should keep your laptop plugged in at all times and much depends on the situation.
