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title: "How to fix a laptop that is not waking up from sleep mode?"  
description: "How to fix a laptop that is not waking up from sleep mode?"  
author: "Baishakhi Ghosh"  
published: 2024-01-12  
updated: 2024-01-12  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109062/how-to-fix-a-laptop-that-is-not-waking-up-from-sleep-mode  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to fix a laptop that is not waking up from sleep mode?



## Answers

### Answer by Baishakhi Ghosh

Press the Power Button: Try pressing the power button briefly and see if the laptop responds.\
Use [Keyboard](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2052/microsoft-discontinues-swiftkey-keyboard-on-ios-devices) Shortcuts: Press the keyboard keys such as "Enter," "Space," or the laptop's designated wake-up key to attempt waking it from sleep. The combination may vary depending on your laptop model.\
Check Power Source: Ensure that your laptop is [connected](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/126/define-connected-and-disconnected-data-access-in-ado-dot-net) to a power source or has sufficient battery power. \
Disconnect External Devices: Sometimes, these devices can interfere with the wake-up process.\
Update Drivers: Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause sleep mode issues. Update your laptop's [graphics](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/336067/html-graphics-using-html), chipset, and power [management](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23350/how-to-choose-a-project-management-platform-for-your-business) drivers to the latest versions from the manufacturer's website.\
Adjust Power Settings: Access the power settings in your laptop's [control](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/137/asp-dot-net-ajax-control-toolkit-calendarextender) panel or settings menu. Make sure the settings are configured correctly, and consider adjusting the sleep settings or setting the laptop to [hibernate](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/10963/introduction-to-hibernate-in-java) instead.\
Check for Windows Updates: Windows updates may include fixes for power management issues. Check for and install any pending updates.\
Disable Fast Startup: Fast Startup is a feature in Windows that can sometimes cause sleep mode problems. Disable it by going to Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do, and uncheck "Turn on fast startup."\
Check for [Malware](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12717/malware-ransom-ware-and-spyware-and-its-effects): Run a thorough antivirus scan to ensure that malware or viruses are not causing the sleep mode problem.

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By systematically going through these [troubleshooting](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1617/desktop-troubleshooting) steps, you can identify and address potential issues [preventing](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2244/issue-preventing-users-from-accessing-facebook-s-social-networking-platforms-has-been-resolved) your laptop from waking up from sleep mode. If the problem persists, seeking assistance from the laptop manufacturer's support or a qualified technician may be necessary.

Read also: [Why does my laptop battery percentage fluctuate unexpectedly](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109097/why-does-my-laptop-battery-percentage-fluctuate-unexpectedly)


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