Lots of Lenovo laptops have USB-C issues, but there’s a fix

If your Lenovo laptop has some USB-C issues, don’t fret.

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What you need to know

If you’ve run into issues with the USB-C port on your Lenovo laptop, you’re not alone. In asupport document(viaTom’s Guide), Lenovo has confirmed several issues that may affect the USB-C ports on dozens of laptops. However, there’s a fix, and it’s as simple as applying a driver update.

Lenovo says that you may experience issues after six to 12 months of “typical usage.“Here’s the list of symptoms that Lenovo says impacted laptops may exhibit:

Here’s the list of affected laptops, all of which fall under the ThinkPad brand:

If you have one of the above ThinkPad laptops and are experiencing issues with your USB-C ports, then you can install driver and firmware updates that should correct the problems. Head toLenovo’s support page, on which you’ll find downloads for the firmware and driver updates at the bottom. If you still experience problems, Lenovo recommends you contact technical support for additional assistance.

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