Did this issue start happening after an update/upgrade? Was there a prior kernel version where you were not having this particular problem?
Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v4.7 kernel[0]. If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'. If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'. Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed". Thanks in advance. [0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.7-rc7 ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1598457 Title: ubuntu does not power off when the laptop is plugged in Status in linux package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: Whenever my laptop (HP pavilion 15) is plugged in and when I try to shutdown or hibernate, the system stops the process somewhere in the middle and stays in the plymouth logo. Hard drive is stopped, fan is in working, power and wifi indicator light are glowing. Suspend and resume work both without any problems. When my laptop is not plugged in, the system is shutdown or hibernate correctly. OS: All ubuntu OS and its derivatives (ubuntu 14.04,...,16.04, Linux mint, Elementary OS) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1598457/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp