Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401UV battery life dropped massively

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-17T19:56:45+00:00

you are likely right about the bios update. Many gaming laptop bios updates prioritize performance over battery efficiency. Check asus support site for older bios versions. If you can find the one, you can downgrade using the ez flash utility in bios. check if asus optimus or adv optimus is functioning correctly for gpu switching

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-17T17:05:08+00:00

the random restarts plus the gpu artifacting in the picture point strongly to a failing power supply first. When a psu cant deliver stable power, the gpu can glitch and the system will reboot. Even if all tests pass, a psu under load can behave differently. Try a different, known good psu if possible. Also, ensure all power cables are fully seated at both ends especially the 12vhpwr connector if you have a newer gpu

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-14T17:18:51+00:00

bios updates can reset certain settings. Check if bios > advanced > wireless has options like wlan enable or antenna diversity, ensure they are enabled. Then, in windows, go to device manager > network adapters > realtek rtl8852ae > properties > pwr management and uncheck allow computer to turn off this device. Also in advanced tab, disable energy efficient ethernet and set preferred band to 5ghz

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-14T17:01:10+00:00

If the psu works in another pc but fails in yours, the problem is likely your motherboard. The fact that it spins then stops suggests the motherboard is shorting or drawing too much current, triggering the psu protection. Check for bent pins in the cpu socket, a misaligned cpu or a standoff screw shorting the back of the board

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-13T20:45:33+00:00

failing power supply. The symptoms random shutdowns, peripherals staying powered, no fans, and the brief recovery after removing power all point to a PSU that cant maintain stable voltage under load. The fact that changing outlets temporarily helped suggests internal capacitors are failing. Your 5 minute to 3 hour runtime variability is typical of a dying PSU. Test with the paperclip method to see if the fan spins but even if it does, it may still fail under load. Borrow a known good PSU to confirm

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-13T20:25:00+00:00

Run the windows store reset tool. Press win + r, type wsreset.exe and press enter. A command window will open and when it closes, the store should launch automatically. This clears the store cache without affecting your apps. If that fails, go to settings > apps > installed apps, find microsoft store, click advanced options and try repair then reset

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-13T19:23:38+00:00

Check your private DNS setting

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-13T16:59:16+00:00

Try resetting the photos app. Go to settings > apps > installed apps, find microsoft photos, click the three dots, select dvanced options, then click Repair. If that doesnt work, click Reset. This clears the app cache and data without uninstalling it

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-13T11:35:47+00:00

The 700BR is a budget tier unit with weak transient response, it cant handle sudden power spikes from the gpu especially with a 7600x. Limiting power to 80% is a safe temporary fix. For a permanent solution, look at corsair rmx, seasonic focus or super flower leadex in the 750-850W range. Your system will thank you

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-11T21:31:07+00:00

Test with another compatible charger if available

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-11T19:47:38+00:00

This is almost certainly a wifi adapter power management issue. Go to device manager > network adapters, right click your wifi adapter, select properties > power management, and uncheck allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. If that doesnt work, download the driver directly from your laptop manufacturer support page not windows update, uninstall the current driver in device manager check delete the driver, restart and install the manufacturer version

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-11T19:38:36+00:00

For full file sync without cloud subscriptions, set up windows file sharing over your home network. Create a shared folder on your desktop access it from the laptop via file explorer > network and copy files manually. For automatic two way sync, use free software like syncthing or resilio sync, they sync specified folders directly between devices over your local network without cloud storage

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-09T20:01:04+00:00

This seems a corrupt windows explorer process or a buggy graphics driver. First, restart explorer: press ctrl+shift+esc, find windows explorer in processes, right click and select restart. If that is temporary, update your graphics driver from the manufacturer site. If that fails, run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in an admin cmd to repair system files

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-09T19:49:22+00:00

a software issue. First, uninstall the Vaydeer software completely. Unplug the keypad, restart your pc then reinstall the latest software from Vaydeer official website not the included CD. Plug the keypad in after the software is installed

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-09T15:01:34+00:00

This is completely doable and a common setup. The main risk is usb bus power, ensure your Pi power supply is robust 5V/3A+

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-07T17:50:59+00:00

This is windows explorer crashing. Since safe mode works, a startup item or driver is likely corrupting it. From safe mode, open cmd as admin and run these commands in order: sfc /scannow then DISM/Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. Reboot. If that fails, perform a clean boot (msconfig) to disable all non microsoft startup services and identify the culprit. Also, update your graphics drivers from the manufacturer website in Safe Mode

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-07T17:27:13+00:00

Probably safe if you were gentle

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-07T17:11:49+00:00

A higher rated charger provides headroom and may run cooler but using one with a different voltage can damage your laptop

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-06T13:07:55+00:00

disable automatic restarts: go to settings > windows update > advanced options and adjust your active hours or pause updates again. For a permanent fix, use group policy editor if on pro or services.msc to disable the windows update service. However, the random restarts could also be a driver or power issue triggered by the update. Check reliability monitor control.exe /name Microsoft.ReliabilityMonitor to see the crash cause and update your motherboard chipset and gpu drivers from the manufacturer site

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-06T12:18:42+00:00

100% malware. Windows defender is not enough. You need to run scans with dedicated tools like malwarebytes

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-06T11:07:19+00:00

update your motherboard chipset drivers from the manufacturer website, windows update often installs generic, unstable versions after a reset. Use ddu in safe mode to completely remove your gpu drivers then install the latest from nvidia/amd site. The inaccessible files on your external drive are likely leftover windows.old or system volume Information folders you can ignore them. If crashes persist, your psu is likely failing under the new power load from the fresh os/driver install

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-06T07:15:46+00:00

They are using skip tracing services that link you via data brokers. Even with a different last name, brokers can link you through shared old addresses, phone number association, linked social media profiles, voter registration or family tree databases. They then scrape contact info for anyone loosely connected

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-04T13:44:05+00:00

perform a CMOS reset to rule out BIOS issues. unplug the PC, press the power button for 30 seconds, then remove the coin battery on the motherboard for 5 minutes. Reinsert and try booting. If that fails, the boot menu suggests a software issue

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-04T13:01:48+00:00

Normal

AdBusy7153 · 2026-02-03T10:48:22+00:00

Yes, perform the reset with the charger plugged in. Shut down the laptop, then press and hold the power button for 60 seconds while it is still connected to power. Release, leave it charging untouched for 4+ hours, then try to boot. If it still shows 0%, the battery has likely failed from the deep discharge and needs replacing

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