The need for a rugged laptop is rapidly growing in this day and age. Almost everyone has a laptop with them and is on the go at all times. Many of the personal computers cannot handle the wear and tear, such as the IBM Lenovo Thinkpad. There are many common issues surrounding this device and with a little troubleshooting may possibly be able to be fixed at home. Not every problem requires professional consultation and many are carelessly brought to technicians for problems they could have fixed themselves. These issues and problems with the Thinkpad notebook are often complicated to spot, but if left alone, they can cause permanent and irreversible damage.

The most common and frustrating problem that occurs with the IBM Lenovo notebook is the infamous frozen screen or “shaky” screen. Hundreds of victims go through countless virus tests and reformats to fix this issue, seldom is the source of the problem found. If no visible damage is seen on the screen, the next and most overlooked possibility would be to examine the video card for failures and burnouts. This is often the last precaution that is taken.



Along with Acer, IBM has been known for their terrible battery port. The connection has proven flawed over time, and has been said to lose strength and hold within the computer. This problem needs to be examined carefully and executed with precision. Many times re-soldering is required to repair this problem and professional attention may be required. Other times there is a more simple explanation and the problem can be as easy as a faulty battery or power chord.