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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Why does my laptop keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi?

Frequent Wi-Fi drops can come from the router, signal conditions, Windows drivers, power-management settings or the laptop Wi-Fi card. The fastest way to narrow it down is to determine whether every device loses connection or only one computer does.

What the symptom can mean

Possibility 1Router congestion or weak signal can affect multiple devices.
Possibility 2A damaged or outdated Wi-Fi driver can cause disconnects after sleep or updates.
Possibility 3Windows power saving can put some adapters into low-power states.
Possibility 4Loose internal antenna leads can reduce range after a screen or hinge repair.
Possibility 5A failing Wi-Fi card can disconnect even when nearby devices are stable.

When to stop DIY troubleshooting

If the laptop has recently suffered liquid damage or a hinge/screen repair and Wi-Fi range suddenly became very weak, internal inspection may be safer than repeated software changes.

When professional diagnosis makes sense

If the simple checks do not identify the cause, diagnosis can prevent unnecessary parts replacement. Laptop Clinic serves NDG and Greater Montréal. Describe the symptom and what happened before it started; you do not need to know the technical name of the fault.

Useful details before a diagnosis

Note the exact computer model, when the problem started, and any recent change such as an update, drop, liquid spill, new part or new charger. If the problem is intermittent, a short video or photo of the error can help. For storage-related problems, always mention whether the files are important before any reinstall, reset, initialization or formatting attempt.