Thursday 8 February 2018

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Laptop Recall - IMPORTANT for owners

Lenovo is voluntarily recalling some ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops.

Lenovo has determined that a limited number of such laptops may have an unfastened screw that could damage the laptop’s battery causing overheating, potentially posing a fire hazard.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops manufactured on or after November 1, 2017 are not affected.

To confirm if your ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptop (Machine Types: 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3, 20K4) is affected, follow the instructions below in the "Determine if my laptop is being recalled" section.


Lenovo is offering a free service inspection program for all affected ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. If your laptop is confirmed to be affected, follow the instructions below in the "My laptop is affected" section.