Computer randomly losing power after being serviced

My computer was just recently serviced after the motherboard was apparently damaged (the hard drive could not be located within the computer). After getting it back, I began using it regularly again, being slightly more cautious. It hasn't been more than five days and already I'm having issues, this time with power. I'm not exactly sure what is going on, but all I know is that one minute I'll be playing a game or working on music, and the next minute the computer just dies. It takes it a bit to be able to be powered up again, but the lap isn't showing any signs of overheating. Is there anything that I can do to fix this without needing to send it in again? (I'd rather not be without it again for 3 weeks, but if it boils down to it I will send it in again.)

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Does this occur both with battery power and AC?
Here ares links that may help.
Performing a Hard Reset or Forced Reset
Using and Testing the AC Power Adapter
Testing for Hardware Failures (Windows 8)
As it was just serviced, I would consider taking it back. I regret that this is such an inconvenience for you!
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