That sounds more like overheating.
Does it run when you remove the battery?
Check the vents for dust and verify the fan is working.

On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 8:40 PM, Joyce A <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I hope that's all it is anyway!  Had not used my Toshiba Satellite L675
> since July 17th.  Got it out to use and some strange things started to
> happen: when I plugged the power cord into an outlet, the charge icon
> indicated it was charging, and then the laptop went blank and turned itself
> off.  Restarted the computer, and for a moment the icon showed charging,
> then didn't.  With less than 10% battery remaining, the computer shut itself
> down again.  Checked the power cord and there were no issues with it.
>
> I ordered a new battery from eBay.  Might I need a charger as well?  Is
> there any way to resurrect the old battery?  As always, thanks in advance
> for any help!
>
> Joyce
> SE Ohio

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