Why does my Chromebook turn off when I unplug the charger?

Why does my Chromebook turn off when I unplug the charger? A bad battery that’s degraded won’t hold a charge well and you’ll notice that it drains very quickly, skips percentages in the battery remaining, or will shut off your laptop before it reaches critical levels. If your Chromebook shuts off when you unplug it, it could very well be a bad battery.

A bad battery that’s degraded won’t hold a charge well and you’ll notice that it drains very quickly, skips percentages in the battery remaining, or will shut off your laptop before it reaches critical levels. If your Chromebook shuts off when you unplug it, it could very well be a bad battery.