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  1. L

    Question Can I have some Lenovo Desktop Tower recommendations?

    Hi, I am looking for a used or new Windows 11 Professional - Lenovo desktop tower PC with lots of HDD expansion on the motherboard. What would you recommend? Thanks, Lee
  2. krypcion

    Question Laptop integrated graphics running at x16 3.0 and RTX 3060 running at x8. 3.0?

    Has anyone have any idea how can I switch their pcie speed slots as I want my RTX 3060 laptop gpu on the x16 3.0 I just saw their differences using GPU-Z May laptop is a: Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 82K201DVPH Ryzen 7 5800h RTX 3060
  3. Logo09

    Question Is backlight bleed causing my eyestrain?

    This is a Lenovo G24qe-20, ever since acquiring this monitor (got it roughly 1.5 years ago) I have experienced regular eye strain/blurry vision and light sensitivity. Initially I thought that it was an eye care thing so I've tried everything I can think of to make it work for me, closer...
  4. Toasteykskss

    Question Triple bluescreen and screen flickering

    Hi. I've got an lenovo Ideapad 5 pro. Recently it has started to crash a lot. When it crashes I usually get a triple blue screen on the top half of my screen and the bottom is just black with some colored lines. Also the screen has started to flicker sometimes when I open and close my laptop...
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    Question Unusually high laptop CPU temps - during stress test stays at 100C and the fan keeps low rpms, is this normal?

    Hi guys, I come to ask all of you a question about my gfs laptop. She has a Lenovo ideapad slim 5 14AHP9 with the AMD ryzen 5 8645hs. She has been having some issues with laggy games (sims 4, Lego stuff at default graphical settings) and once got a blue screen. I decided to check the temps with...
  6. Erazor7

    Question Lenovo Precision Pen 2 shakes on-screen while writing with it ?

    I bought a Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ABR8 laptop with the Lenovo Precision Pen 2. While writing, the pen on the display shakes so that the writing looks bad. The shaking is also independent of the program and the pen works on another device without any problems. I've already tried updating the...
  7. A

    Question Lenovo Yoga 2in1 i5 laptop - upgrading the M.2

    My laptop came with a 500GB M.2 SSD; I'd like to replace it with a 2 or 4TB model. No gaming, just lots of apps and data. Does anyone know if the internal space is large enough for a 2280 WITH a heatspreader, or do I just go bare? Andrew
  8. O

    Question Lenovo ThinkStation P500 USB issues ?

    Hello ! I am sorry if I haven t posted in the right category ! A few days ago i have got a Lenovo ThinkStation for really cheap (around 130 euro ) Specs : Cpu : E5-2690v3 Ram: 64 gb ddr4 ecc (in dual channel but i will plan a future upgrade ) Psu:490w gold oem It was cheap because it came...
  9. vitro-70

    Question performance issue and stuttering in (performance mode) and overheating

    I got legion 5P 2020 ryzen 7 4800h rtx 2060 after getting it from the repair shop it so i re install everything and apply new good thermal paste and it started to cool down a bit but temps arent normal like getting 85-95c or sometimes worst it go like 95-110C ..... yea u heard that right altho...
  10. N

    Question DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE : Lenovo Laptop. Need help identifying faulty driver.

    Some context. Laptop seems to behave weirdly whenever I connect an external USB storage device. This ranges from extremely sluggish speeds when navigating Windows explorer to Strange UI glitches. All of this culminated in a BSOD yesterday night. I had plugged in the drive for some work. Post...
  11. H

    Question lenovo ideapad 310 15ikb bios advanced settings

    Hello everyone, I'm experiencing some performance issues with my Lenovo Ideapad 310 15IKB, which has led me to check the BIOS settings. However, I find that I don't have access to the full advanced BIOS settings on my device. I would like to know how to access these advanced settings...
  12. E

    Question Laptop shuts down when I plug the power adapter/charger is plugged in ?

    Hi Laptop model: Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 I have a very confusing problem which depends more or less on the battery status. If the battery is loaded to 90%+ I can use my external charger (original power adapter (first one)) without problems. If the battery has less than 90% my laptop will...
  13. Karim123

    Question Persistent Microstuttering in Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IRX8 - Urgent Assistance Needed

    Hey everyone, I am experiencing persistent microstuttering in all games on my newly purchased I am experiencing persistent microstuttering in all games on my newly purchased Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 - Type 82WK laptop with an RTX 4070 and Intel i9 processor. Despite trying numerous troubleshooting...
  14. albins

    Question Lenovo ThinkCentre M58P: Fan constantly spinning at 100%

    Hello! I just bought an old Lenovo ThinkCentre M58P, which has the problem that the CPU fan is always running at 100% even when the processor is at low temps (low: 36-40 degrees according to the CPU temperature monitor in AIDA64). AIDA64 shows that the CPU fan is constantly running at about...
  15. J

    Question Trouble with moving my windows install on a lenovo v50t gen 2 13-iob

    Trouble with moving my windows install on a lenovo v50t gen 2 13-iob Hi! Im attempting to move my windows 11 pro installation from a 2tb nvme onto a second drive in my lenovo v50t gen 2 11qe. I read that, since my pc was oem, all i would have to do is: remove the 2tb drive, make a windows usb...
  16. S

    Question Configuration advice before I buy a new Lenovo laptop ?

    Hello everyone! I'm in the market for a new laptop and I'm eyeing the Lenovo Ideapad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14in). I'm torn between getting the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 or sticking with the integrated AMD Radeon 780M. Also, I'm not sure if upgrading the RAM is worth the extra cost for what I...
  17. StiffyZA

    Question is the Lenovo IdeaPad Snapdragon 8cx ("gen1") still worth buying in 2024?

    I'm thinking about buying the following Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 with the 8CX processor: https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_5G_14Q8X05?M=82KF000PSA Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8cx (8C, 8x Kryo 495 @ 2.84GHz) Integrated Qualcomm® Adreno™ 680 GPU 8GB Soldered LPDDR4x 1866 I can buy it for the...
  18. J

    Question Laptop Distorted Audio Issues and Not Recognising Own Speakers

    Hi all, Having trouble with audio on my Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX and haven't been able to figure out a solution so far. My laptop has recently returned from a repair by Lenovo due to a faulty power button however, since it has been returned I have been experencing strage issues with the audio...
  19. K

    Question Samsung NVM Express Driver cannot be installed for Samsung 990 Pro SSD ?

    I have 2x M2.2280 SSD slots in my Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 G4 IML. On the “D” Drive, I am using Samsung 990 Pro (2TB, M2.2280 SSD). I am using Samsung Magician 8.1.0 and it had no problem detecting the drive as it is. It is also using the latest firmware (4B2QJXD7) as it comes with. But when...
  20. W

    Question Does soldering fan cables affect fan performance ?

    Hello everyone, Laptop model: Lenovo IdeaPad S510p I have been experiencing random fps drops in games for about 4 months. After playing for half an hour yesterday, the CPU temperature was 79C. When I disassembled the laptop, I noticed that one of the fan's cables was eroded, so I connected the...
  21. PrimeAmbition

    Question Help: My Lenovo Laptop's keys sometimes stop working

    I have a Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6, and as stated above, I have been having an issue over the past month with two keys that has grown to be more and more of a problem. My D and Q keys randomly stop working on my laptop, sometimes for extended periods of time. I've literally had to copy...
  22. sirdariush

    Question Wifi card speed fluctuating on my Lenovo Ideapad pro 5 16APH8

    I have this model of IdeaPad PRO 5 16APH8 with the R7 7840HS (freshly bought) with the Radeon 780M GPU and my Wifi card seems to be broken. I tested Ethernet using an Ethernet cable and the speed is constant and in conformity with my internet subscription, whereas the wifi card seems to...
  23. missyou

    Question Lenovo Ideapad C340-14IML, fps drops and stuck in low fps after 6 minutes of playing.

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCfirgVoOrc When I tried playing FIFA 19, initially the fps was stable, but after 6 minutes, the fps dropped to 5–10 fps, and the fps did not return to the initial level again. The way to get normal fps is to press the "fn+q" keys, but after 6 minutes, the...
  24. C

    Question Lenovo V50t Gen2-13IOB - 11QE: is there any restrictions on gpu upgrades?

    Hi! I bought a Lenovo v50t gen 2 11qe a few months ago, and recently added some noctua fans and a 380w psu. Next, i wanted to put a graphics card in it-particularly the rtx 3050 6gb that recently came out-since it comes in lp and is only 75 watts. However a few other forums on here stated...
  25. D

    Question HWMonitor shows very low CPU frequency.

    Hello Everyone. I have problem like in a tittle of this thread. HWMonitor shows very low CPU frequency. This program doesn't show this very low CPU frequency by all time, but I suppose that 143 MHz clock speed on i7 4700mq isn't something normal, because even if this processor model will turn to...
  26. MatthewJamess

    Question F keys working as Fn function by default?

    Just got a new laptop and installed windows on it... I can't change my brightness, which is a different problem, but when I went to use the F5 key to refresh a page, the Fn function triggered instead of refreshing (I'm not pressing any other keys ofc) What should I do?
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    Question How to find and wire power switch to laptop motherboard?

    I have a Thinkbook 15 G2 ARE motherboard and there seems to be a power switch on the side of it. I plan to put it in a larger case but unfortunately I cant seem to find the pins for the actual power button. Does anyone know where it is or how to identify it? There is also a very small power...
  28. S

    Question Lenovo Carbon X1 5th Gen battery replacement

    I needed a new battery for my older Carbon X1, purchased an aftermarket one from eBay. After working for a few weeks the unit now thinks it is in hibernation mode or some other power issue when the battery is installed. When I plug in the power supply, the on/off button blinks three times. If I...
  29. O

    Question Lenovo ac/dc adapter for ThinkPad t430u making ticking sound and not charging the laptop

    It was all working fine and completely perfect for 12 whole years until today when it started not charging and started making the ticking sound while getting hot. I have checked other outkets and same problem is it the problem with my laptop or the adapter/converter
  30. S

    Question Laptop battery goes to 6%, then keeps working fine for hours

    Hey guys, as the title says my laptop's (Thinkpad L460) battery is behaving in a weird way, it's discharging from 100% to 6% when unplugged, normally, it lasts for 3 hours at least, but then it's stuck on 6% and keeps working despite "your battery is running low" notification for 2-3 hours more...
  31. xe8905

    Question PC Crashes During Gaming, No BSOD

    Simiar issue as user Daezu, playing games will usually cause a crash after a while. Different games have different durations before crash, but all crash without an error screen. Unlike Daezu, the PC immediately restarts, without fully powering down, so I'm now unsure if it's a PSU issue. It's by...
  32. A

    Question Kernel-Power 41 on Lenovo Legion 5

    Howdy! Over the past couple of weeks I've been having repeated hard crashes (straight to black screens) with my Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ARH7H. Checking the event log reveals that this is a "kernel power issue". CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H Primary GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Secondary GPU (I'm not...
  33. nyjoeinboston

    Question Can i Swap in A 4000" series GPU ?

    I have A 3060 12gig, Is my system good enough to upgrade to a 4000's series like 4060-70 or 80??? my specs System Lenovo 90UX0001US Motherboard v LENOVO 3768 Memory Samsung M323R1GB4DB0-CWMOL 2x8GB 12 GB free of 16 GB CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7700X...
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    Question Which old or new laptop brand and model is most upgradeable?

    I'm looking to buy a new laptop and would like to buy one that the CPU, RAM and storage are all upgradeable. Are there any models out there that come with these requirements ? I'd like to spend $1K - $1.5K if possible but will consider spending more if needed. Thanks.
  35. crossram07

    Question What's the best GPU I can put in a PC which has a 380w platinum rated PSU ?

    Hi! I have a Lenovo V50T Gen 2 PC, and im looking to upgrade it to be at least decent for gaming. One problem, the highest wattage psu i can put in it is a 380w since no unofficial ones have 10 pin mobo connectors-and the form factor of the pc wont allow any other psu. My specs are: a...
  36. D

    Question Monitor VESA screws?

    Hello i have Lenovo ThinkVision E24-20 monitor and i recently removed it's stand and mounted it on a monitor arm. I noticed this monitor has super easy to use VESA mounting screws and i want to buy more of these screws to put on different monitors that i have. Can somebody please tell me what...
  37. Giorgi379

    Question How to reinstall Windows on my laptop ?

    Hello i have Lenovo Yoga 11 model 20187 and it came with Windows RT, I can't even use anything so I just want to install normal Windows but I can't reinstall it. Please help me with how to enter the BIOS or boot menu. Note: This laptop does not have a "Novo" button.
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    Question Questions about SODIMM capacity and compatibility on laptops.

    Hi, I'm kinda new to laptop and looking to buy this low budget one, Model : Lenovo V15 G3 ABA 82TV0086TA It comes with 8GB of DDR4-3200 RAM soldered on-board, and also with 1 free SODIMM slot for upgradability. So, I'm wondering if I'll be able to add a single 16GB DDR4-3200 module into that 1...
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    Question Laptop keeps shutting down

    We have a laptop that keeps shutting down and a a look at the event manager showed the following codes at roughly the same time the laptop was shutdown: Error message: Error code: 0xDC, Sub error code: 0x7CError message: Error code: 0xDC, Sub error code: 0xB1Error message: Error code: 0xE0, Sub...
  40. N

    Question Which of these for a Software Engineering student?

    1) Lenovo Thinkbook 14 G6 with Ryzen 7 7730U or Ryzen 5 7530U or Core i7-13700H 2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 with Ryzen 7 7730U or Ryzen 5 7530U 3) HP Pavilion Plus 14 with Core i5-13500H 4) HP ProBook 440 G10 with Core i5-1335U 5) Asus Zenbook 14 with Ryzen 7 7730U or Ryzen 5 7530U 6) Acer...