USB-C Charging on Ideapad Flex 5

Last Updated on 19 August 2023

This is the second time my laptop has refused to charge via it’s USB-C port. Perhaps some sort of static discharge causing the circuit to protect itself? Here is the solution that’s worked for me:

  • Remove all cables attached to the laptop (hdmi, external mouse/keyboard, etc)
  • Ensure device is switched OFF
  • Keep the AC adapter connected to the laptop, but disconnected from the wall socket Important
  • Hold down power button for 60 seconds
  • Re-attach all cables
  • Connect the AC Adapter, then let the device charge for about 2 minutes (if it does) then start up as usual.
  • Try it a couple of times (2-3)

This is meant to act as an archive of the information I found here (in case the post gets deleted):

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-IdeaPad-1xx-3xx-5xx-7xx-Edge-LaVie-Z-Flex-Notebooks/ideapad-Flex-5-14ARE05-Type-81X2-USB-TYPE-C-not-charging/m-p/5084677