Lenovo USB-C Charging Port Issues

[@lapfix]

What do you guys think about USB-C ? It is becoming more and more of a standard. But I can only imagine why we don't see it in gaming laptops 🤔

[@Jside68]

It has to become a standard for lower power Laptop. I refuse to purchase or recommend a laptop that doesn't charge via USB C in 2023. The issue is that most cheap sub $600 laptop are still mostly charging via proprietary charger.

[@markv559]

It is a nice idea, but the mechanics are too fragile, especially for laptops.

[@smashman9835]

They should have decided on a common port for laptops. Two pole, power only. Usb-c are fundamentally problematic, particularly for higher voltages where shorting across pins can cause more damage. I currently have 3 yoga 910s, all with dead usb-c boards which seem to be impossible to find replacements for.

[@S3npeye]

In a first world country its fine

[@hugogomes1077]

@@Jside68 everyone i know has problems with this usb c port.

[@adrianTNT]

4:33 that ! Why the heck would they leave 2 mm gap when the USB connector is in ? It wiggles all over the place when it is connected, it will damage eider from that OR that you forced it too much in because it has that visible gap. It bothers me a lot. I just got a new X13.

[@osamaashraf1487]

Everyone, my both type C ports stoped working, charging one and the one beside it. All you have to do is, take the sim ejector tool and press the reset button which is on the bottom. some one said to press it 3 times, so I pressed it three times. mine was in the center. its a tiny hole, like the sim hole. and then turn it on, and the ports will work again. You should have some power in battery for this to work I guess. Don't take it to the technician.

[@Shewbirt2]

Can you help me find my sim ejector? I can’t find the reset button on the bottom. I have the E15 PF-2FGYVR 2020/12

[@natadechacha]

​@@Shewbirt2where is the sim ejector located? help me pls

[@JohnLei]

your method works! Anyone who is having this issue, look for a very small hole in the bottom of the laptop.

[@MazerRackhamX]

It works! Thank you. One of my C ports had lost the ability to charge my 6th gen X1 Carbon, but was still able to do power out and data in. I shut it down, pressed reset 3 times and booted up and it is fully functional again.

[@MazerRackhamX]

@@natadechacha He's just saying you can use any tiny poking device like a sim card tool or a pin/paperclip to press the reset button. I just took the bottom cover off my laptop, inspected the cover to find the hole and used that information to find the tiny button on the circuit board and press it 3 times.

[@Jharnalist]

So is it possible to fix?

[@dominictarrsailing]

I don't buy it that it's a circuit problem. If that was true it would work then suddenly not work. Instead it slowly gets more difficult to connect. Needs a wiggle or to sit just right. Eventually degrades to not work at all. Clearly a problem with physical electrical contact

[@natadechacha]

mine is exactly the same as your problem, is there a solution for it?😭

[@Jan021Jan02]

Can you help? the USB-C charging and data port only charging the latpop but not sending data through (USB-C connecting to monitor). How can i fix this issue?

[@giorgioperrett2704]

What is the fix for this?

[@whome6496]

is there any way to downgrade the charging port to the barrel or rectangle style ? like the old thinkpad?

[@adrianTNT]

Maybe a wired connector like this would fit somewhere on the case (probably a version with a few more power wires): img.kwcdn.com/product/Fancyalgo/VirtualModelMatting/0ebb48772330e397611b268803c3f173.jpg?imageView2/2/w/800/q/70

[@JohnHoranzy]

@@adrianTNT 20 years ago I did that with a Toshiba laptop. Not just the power jack but also the Audio out jack. I had all these wires hanging out to keep it going.

[@luishalo360]

So if a have a thinkbook 16P G4 that has the Square Lenovo Power Brick and USB C option to charge, should I avoid using a 3rd party USB C charger ?

[@SandungaLuna]

Yes avoid it because that’s how mine stopped working

[@turikumanaisaie]

Hi sir, I'm running the issues on my Lenovo laptop, similar to that one, could you help me please? I'm plugging in the power and indicator lights automatically turn as it is working properly, but power is not reaching out the battery and entire motherboard, but the chip (Chip SMSC MEC1633L-AUE Low Power 32-Bit Mobile Embedded Controller.) is getting really hot. Help me to troubleshoot this problem plz. I use this laptop mostly for studying and I'm out of money, please help.

[@rashmipatel4602]

I have a USB C port on my LENOVO YOGA 720-15ikb - how do I find out if that is port charging or just data transfer (I do use this USB C port to charge my iPhone off of my laptop)?

[@dellgregore5056]

hey i just tried to fix a no power issue on a mn-d351 rev1 board (Lenovo t14), that had an obvious blown diode "d6105" just by the usb port. The laptop has no power no led lights. I replaced the diode (TVS bidirectional esd protection diode) but still no power. I either didn't solder it correctly or maybe somehting else is bad. Can you fix it ? thanks

[@mckdogdrums3543]

My wife works as a insurance account manager and uses Lenovo and she told me her laptop only had one usb c port. This is used at her work with a docking station and it just stopped working. Registers connection but then doesn’t have any power to the device. I work in IT at the library so I mainly work with all in one PCs and they’ve had their fair share of system failures lol although Dell support is pretty good.

[@Mampersand]

Same deal with my partner. She just got the laptop 6 months ago along with a new dock. Was having problems with her dual monitor setup, and then the laptop would run off battery power occasionally. Now it won’t charge at all 🤷 Update: sent it back to IT, they replaced the USB C port. Sounds like it’s not the first time either.

[@adrianTNT]

Maybe they should make it a standard to have a "power only" USB-C connector on the laptop, so that it just has 4-5 stronger power pins instead of 24 thin pins that also support data. Much easier to repair o the motherboard too, but I doubt any manufacturer thinks about ease of repair 🤦‍♂

[@deltamovieshd9255]

My friend was charging his vape with laptop power bank and it leaked. Not noticing, I was charging my laptop and it started acting weird during use, then it would just flash and not charge. Thanks, you gave me the idea whilst watching to take apart and clean. Is actually working again.

[@christianas1868]

Hello Mr. please my Lenovo E14 Gen2 starts charging in a loop when I plug in the charger (connected/disconnected/connected/disconnected...) so the battery charges very slowly can you have an idea please?

[@chapayff]

same problem

[@ahmadshanta6705]

is it posibble to disable charging from docking station lenovo thinkpad?

[@Tottorul]

Thanks for the video! Do you have laptop model / brand you would recommend that has either durable charging port and screen/hinge, or easily and cheaply replaceable charging port and screen/hinge?

[@stevey500]

I've got a Gen 9 X1 that stopped charging. At first, it would only take 5v, it would only charge at 11-12w sometimes. Both ports behaved the same. I attempted a solder reflow of the two grey mosfet chips (CSD87501L) that it seems lenovo has epoxy glued to the board. This did not resolve. I have a few of them on the way, I will try replacing them. With my thermal camera out, it seems the two very small black rectangular IC's that are nearest both USB C ports get quite hot. I cannot hold my finger on them while 5v usb power is being received. Whatever these two IC's are, they seem to be internally shorting or maybe they are a self-resetting fuse. The only recognizable characters are KP and MF8E or MFBE of these two identical IC components.

[@wolfejohn1]

We've gone through about 40% of our fleet of Gen 9's with it. The chip will either burn itself up (Literally black on it) or the chip will fall off. Lenovo doesn't even question when we put in a warranty replacement for the motherboard anymore, and the new ones that come in, have a blue dot on each chip now (Common verification tool used for verifying a part)

[@ApeironPortal]

​@@wolfejohn1i uploaded a vid, i think i joined the club. It unseoldered itself

[@ApeironPortal]

I am inclined to do the same, (have a look at my last two shorts) i still have IC that overheated led to solder melt, and i know any technician will start talking about motherboard replacement(cause its easier) i am planning to resolder it or findeplacement

[@E_Proxy]

I recently got a used t480 but it gets charged only from one Port (the one that is couple with the other strange Port), the single one (close to the hinges) gave me a sign of charging for the first time today, then stopped right away. Is there something to be done? Can i just have the Port replaced?

[@genericyoutubechanneluwu]

i have a t490 and i swear it only charges at one angle, its so frustrating not sure what to do about it. the 'drivers' the have on their website are only for windows, and im using linux so idk

[@hugogomes1077]

i changed my charger port two times now, im never buying a pc with this charger port again

[@1-o-f-1]

I'm not buying a Lenovo pad again

[@StacyBrown2]

Please help. How did you change the port?

[@POTheta001]

Good luck! USB-C is the new global standard 😂

[@adjeimichael2775]

So what the alternative way to handle this issue, my T480s just wont charge

[@natadechacha]

help me with this problem😭

[@jyrkilahtonen791]

I have a T15 with similar issues. I got the motherboard replaced (warranty was still on) last October. Now the problem came back, and I can only charge it via the Thunderbolt port. Paid good money (€2200) for a "durable" laptop 😞

[@jerryezzell1087]

Lenovo Ideapod 3 what power supply is used?

[@euphoriasveryown]

Having this issue with my Lenovo yoga laptop and have to turn it on its side for it to charge 😢

[@alxcastro95]

Si can I charge it on the thunderbolt ?

[@celobisicchia8544]

I have the same issue. How do you recommend I get mine fixed?

[@Sparky112]

Why is my Lenovo laptop charges only when I use the original charger but doesnt work with any other usb-c charger with PD?

[@lapfix]

Check the Wattage on the charging brick. If you are using an adapter meant for a phone, it won't have enough wattage to charge the battery...usually

[@Sparky112]

@@lapfix let me explain it again. I'd like to use my Toocki 67W Power Delivery charger (original Lenovo charger is 65W). When I connect it, Windows says it's connected but not charging. I tried with the cable which has a power meter. T14 takes about 10W then and the icon PD on the display of meter doesnt showup - seems that notebook doesnt activate the PD protocol and is supplied from 5V voltage only. The problem does not occure with the original charger. Output voltages of both chargers are the same: 5, 9, 15, 20 V (and 12V on Toocki).

[@andytomalin3511]

​@@Sparky112 I agree. This is a familiar problem to me. I have two 60WPD powerbanks, 3 60WPD aftermarket chargers and a 100WPD DeWalt system. I have 3 working Lenovos including a 920 and a 2023 X1Gen7. There are circumstances when only a directly-connected genuine Lenovo charger will do, even from the wrong model (e.g. the oldest Lenovo has a yellow square proprietary power system, but can only be charged by a genuine Lenovo usb C PD adapter from the later models when the battery is criitical even though the power demand is easily furnished by the 3rd party PDs), there are circumstances on the Gen7 when ONLY the usb-C port with the power icon on will do, and there are circumstances when even the port with the power icon won't charge from any 3rd party PD hub (yes I've got 4 of them too). It's not about the power demand as I can see that on my PD power meter, it is surely about the negotiation between the USB-C componenets. The 920 is the most reliable probably because it isn't too control freaky. Sometimes with a 3rd party power source I get a message on the X1 warning that my PD isn't providing enough power to properly charge the machine and recommending I plug in the original psu. Doing this does not increase the rate of charge. Hmm. To be frank PD is wonderful (apart from the USB-C plug/socket mechanical fragility) but every corporate struggles with engineering open systems whilst arguing with its marketeers about maintaining competitive advantage, and this family of problems has this kind of whiff about it. I don't mind the warning message if it protects me from unwittingly stepping outside the corporate umbrella or warns me I'm on my own, but the messages need to be honest and accurate and not prevent me from doing reasonable things with trusted and well-behaved 3rd party components, and above all not lead to incomprehensible situations where things refuse to work for no good reason other than the manufacturer trying to be too clever by half.

[@rubyflanigan2736]

Unfortunately both my Lenovo Yogas won't charge, USB C ports are not functioning at all. One of the laptop I bought less than 2 mos ago.

[@Mo4u_Malcolm]

Hello I know this I not related but a Lenovo Backlight just stopped working… I’ve tried all the drivers but nothing I try the keyboard on a different Lenovo and the backlight works… funny parts after a while the same laptop that’s working, just stopped… so I was wondering would possibly make a video a Lenovo backlight circuit specifically… it really will be helpful…

[@lapfix]

I think you are referring to the Keyboard Backlight not the LCD Backlight?

[@Mo4u_Malcolm]

@@lapfix Yes please, thank you ... I forget to mention that. Much Appreciated

[@SandungaLuna]

Ugh so disappointing that my Lenovo turned out to be a crappy product. Mine just stopped charging. Thank you for your insight

[@thalapathyguru586]

When ever I use the laptop while the charger is plugged it I face a lag in my trackpad cursor but the earthing grounding in my home is fine I checked it but still I face this issue I don't know why any ideas?

[@eureitz7490]

Ugh, we bought my MIL a Thinkpad E580 in early 2018...obviously this model isn't on the list. Charging via USB-C is a terrible idea. My MIL has been complaining about charging issues for years and now it's not working at all. I realize the machine is 6 years old, but I have a 20 year old VAIO that still works pretty good, folks. Wish I'd known about MS Bit Locker, tho! Anyway, I'd rather go back to RS232 because at least it's human repairable without a microscope and proprietary tools.

[@faisalalmutairii]

I just bought x1 extreme gen 4. out of the box one time the charger works and one time it doesnt! how can i overcome this? note i am using lenovos proprietary charging port

[@LourdesSantos-gv6pg]

I have dual monitors plus laptop, the USB for the dock station does not have power coming from the laptop port

[@4crafters597]

0:48 sorry what? How did the camera focus change to the face without the laptop moving? Is there somebody else behind the camera or what sorcery is this? This legitimately bothered me so much i spent more time on this section than the rest of the video

[@davidashleyonline]

Would the light beside port be working if port wasn’t? Light goes from solid orange to eventually solid white but still cannot power on machine. Was getting the blue screen “change time” prior to not powering on.

[@antarcher9710]

After my part wasn't responding I started stressing about warranty return and the days of reinstalling and configuring to suit my work needs. Then took my daughters advice to clean the port with a toothpick. Charge light is back on now.

[@shaunnathanson6905]

I am losing faith in lenovo and ausus lenovo does not went you to fix there stuff.

[@lapfix]

Yeah, Lenovo after IBM hasn't been quite the same 🙃

[@juanpablogallegosinfante5872]

I've had an E16 for a year now and haven't had this kind of problems, now my hopes are in the fact that it is not listed in the report you showed 😂

[@younited8959]

On Legion 5 2023, My usbc port doesn't work when I connect my charger to the laptop, and it works fine when not charging the laptop... Wtf

[@MrBobWareham]

I don't know why Lenovo remove the standard square charging port a very bad move! That is why I am sticking to my 470

[@caseybrown313]

aHA! That explains a lot. Thank you!

[@caycee-wn9tv]

I’m having issues with slim 7 x pro currently

[@SunnyD876]

Wow I guess it’s my mistake for buying a Lenovo 💀💀

[@zeidalhamaideh9271]

please help me the usb c isnt working so what happened is that the screen was flickering every 5 mins so i dissembled my lenovo thinkbook 14 g2 and then the fan wasnt running and the laptop was soo laggy then i removed the screws again and put it back together and now its not opening cuz it has no charger and it isnt charging PLEASE I BEG U THIS IS A SCHOOLS LAPTOP PLEASE I NEED HELP AS FAST AS POSSIBLE PLEASE I NEED IT

[@APerez89]

My phone charger turns the little light on. The laptop stock cable DOES NOT work unless i do a bunch of wiggling. So the cable tip is the bad NOT the laptop female port. This probably happened when i was charging my laptop in the car and a bunch of stuff were pushing against it. Conclusion: A. The lenovo usbc cable tips are badly build or ultra sensitive that's what she said. The laptop that is lol B. I will replace thy tip and shall charge it religiously careful and make sure that the next time its undisturbed and u touched while charging.

[@морс-ф3д]

So you cant just replace usb-C charging port?

[@lapfix]

Not for this issue (and most USB-C charging issues). USB-C isn't just power pass through, it also has a data line. There is a circuit behind it as it is not your typical "dc jack". A replacement port would only work if there is phycial damage to the port itself which are more uncommon and if there is, it probably also shorted the USB-C circuit as well lol

[@морс-ф3д]

@@lapfix Thank you for detailed explanation😊 And big thank you for sharing your expirience and knowledge with us! Ery apreciate evry video you male👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Jharnalist]

@@lapfixso can it be fixed?

[@ApeironPortal]

​@@lapfixhave a look at my last shorts,the IC next to chragin port unsoldered itself(on day the warranty ended 😅), (charging doesnt wprk on any port now) so is it in theory possible to reroute hackishly to just charge the battery?

[@Nick--Spears0]

This is pissing me off so damn much. I have this exact laptop. And I've had to buy 3 chargers so far. Now realizing im messing it up 😂😅 Soo stressed out

[@addybaddy1973]

lenovo LOQ 15APH8 has this problem too

[@hemmatv1582]

I am a engeneer and clearly understand that using usb-c charching port is a very bad idea. Its way to easy damage that port - just after normal using . You need to be very very carfule when just putting the cable in the port. Suck big time.

[@MegaSkiman]

Bought a Lenovo Thinkpad Carbon X1 based on all the "amazing" reviews. It's been the worst, least reliable laptop I've ever owned.

[@NotYourNormalOP]

We have used different generations of yoga, all pretty high end, all I gotta say is they are all shit

[@gabrielhargreaves4397]

6 minutes and no solution. Useless

[@NickZukin]

Well, that didn't help at all. I already know I have a problem. That was 7 minutes of useless.

[@APerez89]

They your phones usbc cable or any USB c and see if it turns the little laptop indicator light on. If so, then your cable is bad and you gotta replace it for an android usbc or cell phone usbc won't be powerful enough to deliver the power and charge it efficiently. It will take forever

[@stltrailfun]

Not very helpful.

[@MultidimensionalBeing123]

in real time fo me

[@edzsllu]

Mine had the issue started today and got it fixed using this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6etlKdjpbaZitksi=zqpPVuRt-prIAN2y

[@BrightSaurus]

Lenovo sucks so much

[@mbspro95]

Lenovo laptopa is garbage. Same problem after 3 months of use