Computer turns off after 20 minutes when using battery

I only have 8 months with my computer and when I use it on battery life it turns off without warning after 20 minutes and the indicator showed that it could continue running for 2 more hours.

Reset the PMU (power management unit) and Re-calibrate the Battery

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