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How to Fix Low Battery Notification Not Working on Windows 10
Configuring the low battery level is a quick way to fix this issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheWindows 10low battery notificationpopup informs you that alaptop‘s battery is running out and needs charging.
However, that notification doesn’t always work. Is the low battery alert not popping up before yourlaptop‘s or notebook’s battery runs out? This is how you can fix a battery notification that isn’t working inWindows 10.
Battery notification won’t work on PC [FIX]
1. Switch the Battery Notification on
Windows includes a couple of low-battery notification settings. Switching those settings on, if they’re off, will probably restore the notification in Windows 10. This is how you can switch the low battery alert on.
2. Configure the Low Battery Level
Check the battery level settings if the notification isn’t popping up. Those options adjust the percentage charge required for the notification to pop up. Raise the battery level percentages to about 25% if they’re below 10%.
3. Configure the Critical Battery Action Settings
You might also need to configure the critical battery action settings. ClickBattery>Critical battery actionto expand its options as in the snapshot directly below.
ClickOn batteryand selectShut downon its drop-down menu. Press theApplybutton to apply the new settings.
4. Restore the Power Plan Settings to Default
Restoring the power plan settings to their default configurations can also resolve the battery notification issue. This resolution requires you to adjust all three power plan settings separately.
You can restore the default settings by selectingBalanced,Power Saver,andHigh Performanceon the drop-down menu at the top of the Power Options window. Press theRestore plan defaultsbutton, and click theYesoption to confirm.
5. Replace Your Laptop’s Battery
If you have an olderlaptop or notebook, the low battery notification alert might not need fixing. Yourlaptop’s batterymight have deteriorated considerably. If that is the case, the PC might go off with the battery at the 20-30 percent level when unplugged.
Thus, the PC shuts down before its battery has dropped to the required percentage charge for the notification to pop up.
You can replace user-serviceable batteries yourself. Slide the latch at the bottom of thelaptopto remove the battery. Those without a user-serviceable battery can request a replacement from the laptop’s manufacturer.
6. Add an Alternative Battery Notification to Windows
You don’t need to fix theWindows 10battery notifications, as there are alternatives. A few third-party programs provide alternative battery level alerts and alarms, such asBatteryBar ProandBattery Alarm.
You can also set up a script in Notepad, orother text editors, that opens a notification window when the charge has dropped below a specified percentage. This is how you can set up a new low-battery alert for Windows.
The window alert below will open when yourlaptop’s batterydrops below 20 percent. The notification also has an additional audio effect.
You can adjust when the window opens by editing the iPercent < 20 value in the script. For example, the notification will pop up at 24 percent with the iPercent value at 25.
So, if you can’t fix the low battery notification inWindows, you can always replace it with something else. However, adjusting the battery settings inWindowswill usually fix the notification.
In the same vein, if you want to knowhow to fix a corrupt battery alert, check our detailed guide.
Finally, if you have anything to add or take, feel free to do so in the comments section below. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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