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Lenovo Thinkpad x230: ThinkPad lenovo not charging

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:41:55 -0700

Hi I need help the lenovo ThinkPad is not charging ,not sure there's a problem with the port .

⟐ Commented January 23, 2024 at 11:41 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad X250: Why is my laptop producing no sound

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:03:56 -0700

My laptop does not produce any sound even when at full volume. It is not on mute and I've tried troubleshooting and updating audio drivers

⟐ Commented June 28, 2026 at 7:03 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X220: My laptop is not turning on yet it is charging

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:28:48 -0700

My laptop is not turning on

Its only showing its charging

⟐ Commented January 06, 2025 at 17:28 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad X140e: Supervisor BIOS password reset

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:31:50 -0700

When I want to install Linux with VirtualBox I get error message. I have to activate the virtualization in BIOS. When I go into the BIOS I need supervisior password, which I have not. I searched and searched for answers long time but can not find any solution to Lenovo x140e. I have been looking for EEPROM but can not find it. Is there anyone here who has any of the same problems. Really need help so I can activate the virtual option in the BIOS.

⟐ Commented January 10, 2021 at 13:31 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X220: Why does my fan make a high pitched noise?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:21:57 -0700

My computer is making a high pitched noise when running and when in sleep mode. How do I fix this?

⟐ Answer edited April 02, 2025 at 12:21 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X220: Why I can't connect to Wifi

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:35:59 -0700

I lost all my documents when I was trying to reinstall Bluetooth drivers. Everything was wiped off. Now after reinstalling Windows 7, the popup window for turning Wifi and Bluetooth On or Off settings is not appearing. The button on the left side has no effect now. Please help.

⟐ Answered February 28, 2018 at 13:35 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X220: What happens when it stops working and keeps saying error

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:26:21 -0700

It keeps saying error when I turn it on

⟐ Commented November 16, 2017 at 17:26 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Why is my ultranav not working?

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 09:09:19 -0700

The ultranav cursor does not respond or move when trying to use ultranav..

⟐ Answer accepted August 19, 2017 at 9:09 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Beeps and screen stays black blue wire unhooked

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 21:43:54 -0700

I opened up my laptop and noticed that the blue wire was disconnected from somewhere and I'm not sure where it goes please help me

⟐ Answered November 11, 2016 at 21:43 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad X270: no screen while turning on

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:19:16 -0700

when i turn in my laptop it initially turns on with black screen and suddenly automatic turn off with cpu fan
even on charging or battry replacement, ram replacement , direct power supply
The problem remains the same

⟐ Answered November 02, 2025 at 1:19 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga: How to tighten hinges

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:02:37 -0700

Hello there!

The hinges on my lenovo x380 yoga are very loose and i can't figure out or find tutorials on how to tighten it. Does anyone know how to do this?

⟐ Answered July 21, 2024 at 7:02 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X201: How to repair bettary?

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:56:09 -0700

Not opening shut,bettary not working,

⟐ Answered July 01, 2024 at 10:56 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X240: Lenovo ThinkPad X240 not turning ON

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:00:11 -0700

Why doesn't the Lenovo ThinkPad X240 turn on unless the battery is reconnected after being disconnected once?

The laptop will not turn on unless I disconnect the battery and then immediately reconnect it. I'm seeking advice and insights into why this might be happening. Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answered October 05, 2023 at 20:00 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad X61: Any guide on disassembly? I really need to clean the internals.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:09:00 -0700

As per title, I’m wondering is there any tutorial on disassembling it for changing thermals and cleaning up the internals? My fan makes a buzzing noise.

⟐ Answered February 23, 2022 at 8:09 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad X140e: How to reset to factory

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:37:11 -0700

Bought it used and it’s an old school laptop. How should I go about resetting it because it is managed?

⟐ Answer accepted July 06, 2021 at 20:37 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X240: How to replace thermal grease/paste?

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 04:17:24 -0700

The CPU in my X240 has been getting up to 90 degrees Celsius and even throttles at times in normal use (youtube, Netflix,etc.), so I was wondering how to replace the thermal paste by yourself?

⟐ Answer accepted February 15, 2018 at 4:17 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad X140e: Keyboard has water damage, keys don't work

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:52:28 -0700

Hi, I spilled some water on my laptop and now some of the keys don't work as well. Should I repair the keyboard or replace it entirely?

⟐ Answer accepted October 27, 2016 at 11:52 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad X140e: Where are the screws on the front panel to remove it?

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:51:53 -0700

There are supposed to be screws on the front screen in order to remove it. However, I have been unable to find them, any advice?

⟐ Edited by author October 27, 2016 at 11:51 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X220: LCD Controller Board Compatibility?

Wed, 04 May 2016 06:04:57 -0700

Which lcd controller board are compatible with the lcd in the x220?

Im trying to turn the touch lcd from my X220 tablet laptop into a portable external monitor, for that I need to hook the lcd up to a LCD controller board, which are compatible with the tablet version of the Lenovo X220

⟐ Answered May 04, 2016 at 6:04 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad X220: Why does my audi have a hissing noise?

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:17:20 -0700

When I am playing something from my speakers I hear a hissing noise. I hear the hissing noise even when I am using headphones to listen to audio. How do I fix this?

⟐ Answer accepted March 15, 2016 at 12:17 MST