Shutting the lid may be sending the laptop into suspend mode. If suspend does not work well with your hardware, the computer may freeze up. If so, try adjusting the power settings. Power is generally under Preferences.
My linux knowledge is insufficient to help with the shutting down problem. What linux distributions have you tried? That may help others help you.
By the way, a web search using "linux laptop power settings" (minus the quote marks) found some pages with tips for lengthening time before recharging is needed. That may be helpful, too.
Good luck.
Last edited by pholland; 11-04-2017 at 12:27 PM.
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