Windows 10: Battery power balanced mode issue.

So I got my brand new laptop and it’s a Lenovo legion 7. I was play while plugged in and it’s amazing of how powerful it is. But I noticed something. One day I was playing and mid game I unplugged it to move spots and the laptop went to balanced mode, balanced mode was stuttering my game like crazy. So I wanted to see if it would stutter even more on silent mode “power saving basically” and when I switched it to silent mode it became perfectly smooth. Felt like it was connected to the charger. Why is balanced mode weaker than silent mode?? Doesn’t make sense to me.

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DPC Issue In Balanced Power Mode

Hi Corey,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

What is the issue that you are facing with the sound?

The difference between Balanced Mode and Power Saver Mode is that Balanced Mode automatically increases the CPU's speed when the computer needs it and reduces it when it is not necessary. The Power Saver Mode will attempt to save power by reducing CPU's
speed all the time and lowering the screen brightness with the intention of increasing battery life.

Also, we have another mode, i.e., High Performance Mode and this mode does not lower the CPU's speed when it is being used and also increases the screen brightness.

For the DPC issue, put your computer in Balanced Mode, follow the below methods, and check if this helps.

Method 1: Disable Dynamic Ticking.

Step 1: Click on the Start Menu and search for
Command Prompt > Right-click on Command Prompt > Click on
Run As Administrator.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and hit
Enter.

bcdedit /set disabledynamictick yes

Step 3: Once the command is executed successfully, you should see
Operation completed successfully message, so exit from Command Prompt and check for the issue.

Method 2: Update Graphics Card.

I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned in Update drivers in Windows 10 and update your Display
adapters drivers and check for the issue.

Method 3: Tampering with Network Devices.

Step 1: Click on the Start Menu and search for
Device Manager and hit Enter.

Step 2: Expand Network adapters and locate the Wireless and Ethernet adapters (they should be at the top of the list and carry a bran's name such as Intel) >
Right-click on each one and click on Properties > Go to
Advanced tab > Locate Energy Ethernet and disable it by choosing the option under
Value and choosing Off.

Step 3: Then, go to Power Management tab and
uncheck the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power (make sure you repeat the process for all suitable devices that you apply the changes and check for the DPC issue).

Method 4: Disable Firewall/Antivirus.

If you have installed any third-party security software, I suggest you to temporarily disable them and check for the DPC issue.

Note: Software helps protecting your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software and\or troubleshoot any
pertinent issue, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you are connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to malware attacks.

Method 5: Finding The Device That Is Causing The DPC Issue.

The common problematic devices that may cause the DPC issue are Network/WiFi adapters, card readers, sound devices that are not in use, Bluetooth adapters, and graphics card.

To narrow down which device is causing the issue, try disabling the above device one by one from Device Manager and then run the DPC test again. If DPC test is successful, then enable each device and run the test again to see exactly
which device is causing the issue. If you find the device that is causing the issue, then uninstall that device from your computer, go to the manufactures website, and install the latest drivers for that device, else get back to us to help you further.

Give it a shot and let us know of any changes.

Hope it helps.

 

DPC Issue In Balanced Power Mode

Hi!

For quite some time now I have been having some issues with my sound in Windows 10 desktop. After narrowing down the possibilities using drivers and installing various Hardware. I have come to the conclusion that it is a DPC issue. using DPC latency checker
I've seen it Spike several times in regions where it's not supposed to. The only time that this does not is when power saver mode is enabled. I would prefer to keep balanced on.

In conclusion is it possible for me to determine the DPC issue in balanced mode and high power mode but is not present in power saver?

***Edited Original Title From: What is the difference between balanced and power saving mode in Windows 10***

 

Surface Pro 4 Battery issues

If the laptop works without the battery than the charger is functioning correctly. Take a cloth with a bit of rubbing alcohol on it (or some on-the-go alcohol swabs), and clean the metal contacts that connect your battery to your laptop.

Make sure to install all Windows important updates.

Install the latest versions of your laptop device drivers you can download the latest device drivers from the device manufacturer or from your laptop manufacturer website.


Step 1

1. Shutdown your laptop.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Connect the AC power adapter to your laptop.

4. Power on the laptop

5. Open the Device Manager by typing Devmgmt.msc into Start Menu or from Control Panel.

6. Under the Batteries category, right-click all the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listings, and select Uninstall (it’s ok if you only have 1).





7. Shutdown the laptop.

8. Insert the battery.

9. Power on the laptop.

If above suggestions won't resolve the battery charge issue then follow below steps.




Step 2

1. Shutdown the laptop.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Start the laptop with only AC adapter connected to the laptop.

4. When you log in to Windows OS connect the battery while Windows OS working.





Step 3

Reset the System Management Controller. Use one of these methods to reset the SMC, which controls battery management, battery status light.

1. Shut down the computer and disconnect the power cord.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Press and hold the power button for ten seconds.

4. Reattach the battery and AC power adapter, then start up the laptop.


Hopefully one of the above suggestions will help you resolve the battery not charging problem. If the battery still doesn't charge, you may need to replace your battery.