ThinkPad battery swelling: the warning signs and what to do next
5 November 2026
Is your ThinkPad battery swelling? Learn the warning signs, what to do straight away, what to avoid, and how a swollen laptop battery is safely replaced.
Lenovo laptop repair news and guides
Guides to common Lenovo laptop faults, and news that affects Lenovo repairs, parts and prices. RSS feed
Lenovo laptop won’t turn on at all and shows no lights: what to check
5 November 2026
Lenovo laptop dead with no lights? Safe checks for the charger, battery and power reset, plus the signs it needs a charging port or motherboard repair.
Lenovo laptop hinge broken or lid loose: what to do before it gets worse
4 November 2026
Lenovo laptop hinge broken or the lid loose? How to spot hinge damage early, what to stop doing, and what a hinge repair involves on ThinkPad, IdeaPad and Yoga.
BitLocker recovery key screen on a Lenovo laptop: what to do
3 November 2026
Lenovo laptop asking for a BitLocker recovery key? Where to find the 48-digit key, why it appears after BIOS updates or repairs, and how to stop it happening.
Lenovo webcam not working: shutter, camera key and settings
3 November 2026
Lenovo webcam black or not detected? Check the privacy shutter, the camera key, Camera Privacy Mode in Lenovo Vantage and the Windows camera settings first.
Lenovo laptop screen black, flickering or showing lines: what it means
2 November 2026
Lenovo laptop screen gone black, flickering or showing lines? How to tell a driver problem from a cable, panel or graphics fault, and what each repair involves.
Lenovo laptop keyboard not working: some keys or all of them
2 November 2026
Some keys or the whole keyboard not working on your Lenovo laptop? Check FnLock, Num Lock and Filter Keys, test in the BIOS, and know when it needs a new keyboard.
Lenovo laptop overheating or the fan is loud: what to check
2 November 2026
Lenovo laptop running hot, shutting down or with a fan that never stops? Check cooling modes, background apps and vents, and when a fan or paste replacement is due.
Spilled a drink on your Lenovo laptop? What to do in the first ten minutes
2 November 2026
Spilled coffee, tea or water on a Lenovo laptop? Switch it off, unplug it and drain it. What to do, what not to do, and why a quick clean saves the board.
Lenovo laptop plugged in but not charging: causes and fixes
2 November 2026
Lenovo laptop says plugged in, not charging? Check Conservation Mode and charge thresholds in Lenovo Vantage, the charger, the USB-C port and the battery.
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