Lenovo ThinkPad Won’t Turn On

• If connected to a docking station, disconnect.
• Press and hold the power button for a full 12 seconds, then release.⌚
• Tap the power button.

• Try a different charger.
• Any charger that is rated at least 45W (ideally 65W) should work.

• The BIOS may need to be reset.
• This can happen if the computer was powered off during a bios update (you would have seen a black screen with white text).
• There is a hole on the bottom, using a paper clip or pin, press the reset button for a full 60 seconds ⌚

• Call Lenovo Support at 1-800-565-3344
• Schedule a support call

Now make sure your ThinkPad has the latest drivers and updates:

• Run Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Commercial Vantage
  (found in your Start Menu > All Programs)
• The app icon may be blue or red:

• Choose System Update in the Vantage app (it can take up to 60 seconds to show available updates)
• Install any available updates (rebooting might be necessary)

Thanks for reading.