Lenovo Legion 5 repair

The Legion 5 is a popular gaming laptop, and gaming laptops lead hard lives: hours at full power, then into a rucksack.

• Model number 15ARH, 15ACH and 15IMH
• Sold 2020 onwards
• Where to find the number On the underside label: "Legion 5 15ACH6H". The letters after 15 identify the version.

Faults we repair on the Legion 5

• Cracked hinge area. The lid or base cracks around the hinge; we repair or replace the part before the screen cable is damaged.
• Overheating. Dust-clogged fans and dried thermal paste after a couple of years of gaming.
• Not charging. Charging socket or the board behind it.
• Keyboard faults. Dead keys or backlight.
• No picture. Screen, cable or graphics fault; we test to find which.

Good to know about this model

A gaming laptop should have its cooling serviced about every two years. If the fans are louder than they used to be, it is due.

Price and booking

A bench diagnostic is £54, deducted from the repair if you go ahead. You get the price before any work starts. Walk in Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, or send an enquiry to arrange a courier collection.