r/LenovoLegion Jul 09 '25

News Your New Legion: The Essential Setup & Check Guide

397 Upvotes

Welcome! If you just bought a Legion laptop, follow this guide to set it up, update it, and check that everything works properly.

Keep the box, charger, paperwork, and packaging until the return period has ended.

Some links require access to our community Legion Series Discord.


1. Complete Windows Setup — Must

Plug in the charger and complete the normal Windows setup.

You do not need to fully charge or drain the battery before continuing. Just use the laptop normally while it charges.


2. Run Windows Update — Must

Go to: Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates

Install everything required, restart, and check again until no important updates remain.

Keep the laptop connected to power during updates.


3. Update Microsoft Store Apps — Must

Open: Microsoft Store → Library → Get updates

Install all available updates.


4. Set Up Lenovo Software — Must

Use one of the following:

  • Lenovo Vantage
  • Legion Space on supported newer models
  • Lenovo Legion Toolkit as an unofficial alternative

Avoid running multiple Legion control applications at the same time.

Lenovo Vantage

Optional features you can usually disable when unused:

  • Network Boost
  • Wi-Fi Security
  • Automatic Performance Scan
  • Rapid Charge
  • Overdrive

Legion Space

Open System Updates and install available model-specific updates.

For OLED models, enable the available burn-in protection options, such as:

  • Auto Shift Wallpapers
  • Dynamic Lock Screen
  • Auto Blur Toolbar
  • Default Dark Mode

Lenovo Legion Toolkit

Download it from the official Lenovo Legion Toolkit GitHub.

Beta versions may be available in #legion-toolkit.

Use LLT's settings to disable conflicting Lenovo applications and services when needed. - LLT > Settings, disable Vantage, ImController, and Hotkeys so LLT has full control.


5. Install the GPU Driver — Must

After Windows and Lenovo updates are finished, install the latest suitable driver for your GPU.

  • NVIDIA: Use the NVIDIA App or download the driver directly from NVIDIA.
  • AMD: Use Lenovo's driver or AMD Software when a newer driver is needed.
  • Intel: Windows Update or Lenovo's driver is normally enough.

Restart after installing the driver.

Do not use driver-updater programs or tools such as DDU unless you are troubleshooting a specific problem.


6. Back Up Your BitLocker Key — Must

Windows may enable Device Encryption or BitLocker automatically.

Check: Settings → Privacy & security → Device encryption

Save your recovery key before changing BIOS, Secure Boot, TPM, storage, or firmware settings.

Microsoft guide: Find your BitLocker recovery key

Recovery keys: Microsoft Account


7. Inspect the Laptop — Must

Check the laptop during the retailer's return period.

Test:

  • Screen and dead pixels
  • Keyboard and touchpad
  • Hinges and chassis
  • Webcam, microphone, and speakers
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • USB, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, and other ports
  • Charging
  • Sleep, restart, and shutdown

Open Device Manager and check for unknown devices or yellow warning icons.

Document serious problems with photos or video, and ask for guidance on our discord server.


8. Test Performance — Recommended

Download the 3DMark Demo on Steam and run Time Spy, not Time Spy Extreme.

Before testing:

  • Connect the charger.
  • Finish all updates.
  • Restart the laptop.
  • Select Performance Mode.
  • Close unnecessary programs.

Post the result in the Benchmarks Channel with your laptop model, CPU, GPU, RAM, performance mode, and scores.

You should also test a demanding game or program for a while and watch for crashes, artifacts, shutdowns, or major performance drops.

More testing advice: How to Check a New Laptop for Issues


9. Check Secure Boot — Recommended

Press Win + R, enter msinfo32, and check Secure Boot State.

If it says On, leave it alone.

If it says Off, back up your BitLocker key before changing anything. Ask for help on our discord if you are unsure about the BIOS settings.

Do not clear the TPM, change boot mode, or restore keys randomly.


10. Cleanup and Settings

Remove McAfee — Must

If McAfee came preinstalled, remove it.

Go to:

Settings → Apps → Installed apps → McAfee → Uninstall

Windows Security and Microsoft Defender will automatically take over afterward.

Restart the laptop after uninstalling it.

Other Optional Settings

You may also:

  • Remove other unwanted preinstalled applications.
  • Disable unnecessary startup applications.
  • Enable Conservation Mode when mostly using the laptop plugged in.
  • Use Balanced Mode for normal use or when also gaming.
  • Use Performance Mode for intensive loads while connected to power.
  • Use Hybrid Mode for general use and battery life.

Community optimization guides:

Avoid random debloat scripts or "one-click optimization" tools.


Battery Note

A new battery does not need to be fully drained.

Only perform a battery calibration if the percentage is clearly inaccurate, the laptop shuts down unexpectedly, or feels finicky.


Need Help?

Post in #Questions and include:

  • Exact laptop model
  • CPU and GPU
  • Windows version
  • Error message or screenshot
  • What you already tried

Really do not be scared to ask questions, we've got more then 30k members on our discord and are hoping you will be part of it too.

Once everything is updated, tested, and working, stop changing settings and enjoy your Legion and don't worry!

Last updated: 23 July 2026


r/LenovoLegion May 22 '26

News Important Notice

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463 Upvotes

This is a global subreddit and the language spoken here is English only, not a local one. We are seeing a massive influx of posts dropping numbers like "70k" or "1.5 Lakhs" with zero context. Do not assume everyone here is from India or knows your local currency. To an international audience like me, unlabelled numbers are completely meaningless and noisy.

1. Mandatory Currency Rules

Every single deal, price check, or advice post must explicitly state the country and currency clearly.

  • GOOD: €1,000 EUR / ₹70k INR / $1,200 USD
  • BAD: "Is 70k a good deal?"

We have already automated most cleanup tasks. Moving forward, any post that drops a raw number without a clear currency label will be deleted immediately. Use common sense.

2. We Do Not Work For Lenovo

We are an unofficial fan community. We are not the Lenovo Legion crew, we do not work for lenovo, and we cannot speed up your laptop repairs. Stop sending us angry modmails demanding status updates on your orders. Use common sense and contact official Lenovo support for company/order issues.

2. Rants & Reminder for no. 2 BECAUSE MOST OF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND

This is an unofficial community. We cannot track your orders, speed up your shipping, or influence support decisions.

  • What is allowed: General questions about how the warranty process works or what a specific policy means.
  • What is NOT allowed: Rants about active shipping delays, denied RMAs, or ongoing disputes with Lenovo customer service.

Bye


r/LenovoLegion 5h ago

Advice My 4mo Legion is leaking oily liquid

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115 Upvotes

As title says, my 4 months Legion is leaking an oily liquid. Support just closed the ticket saying is not covered by actual warranty. They didn’t gave me an explanation. Suggestions?


r/LenovoLegion 7h ago

Advice Got my first ever gaming laptop!!!

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35 Upvotes

Its a Legion 5 Pro with a ryzen 7 8745HX cpu and a RTX 5060 8gb with 24gigs of RAM and a terabyte of SSD. The display is a 165Hz Oled
Need suggestions on setting up the device.
I did the updated the windows and the drivers to the latest version and debloated the os.
What steps should I take to improve the lifespan of the laptop( I plan to use this laptop until the end of my engineering degree).
The temps are currently ranging from 70-85 degrees while using the balanced mode and I have still not played any games on it.
Thank you!


r/LenovoLegion 16h ago

Support Legion 5 pro black screen of death

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52 Upvotes

Any suggestions? Am I cooked? Didn't use the laptop for a couple of months.


r/LenovoLegion 21h ago

Showcase My first Gaming laptop i7 pro 10 gen

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102 Upvotes

Got my first gaming laptop after choosing if I should upgrade my desktop or buy a new rig. Ive read a lot of bad and good things about legion laptops but I’m very impressed with the performance. It took a couple days to get my GPU working but no issues since. I use applications like adobe Lightroom, Fl studio and do majority or my work and now gaming on this laptop
The 5080 was a perfect choice paired with the ultra 9 290HX and the price difference between the 5090 and 5080 it was a no brainer
For under $5000aud im very impressed.
If anyone has had a bad experience with this laptop feel free to share i would love to hear what has gone wrong as Ive only had this laptop for a few weeks


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Support Has anyone played with these settings?

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3 Upvotes

r/LenovoLegion 2h ago

Showcase Legion tab y700 gen 4

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2 Upvotes

Anyone more versed able to give me a better idea on the state of the snapdragon 8 elite when it comes to drivers and emulation? All I see are reports reviews and benchmarks of this CPU/gpu combo smacking benchmark charts etc yet in Eden, cemu, and xendroid, with the drivers recommended, I get less sustained fps when compared to my portal 2 or Thor, both with weaker chips.

Now performance could stay how it is and I'd still love the y700 for what it already does.

I'm using turnip 8 gen v31/32/33. Mrpurple etc


r/LenovoLegion 3h ago

Advice Which one should i buy?

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Today I have to decide which of the two to buy. The Lenovo costs €1,300 and the Acer costs €1,400. Any help?

Im from Italy so my currency is the euro here are also listed in USD for your convenience.

1300 €: 1.505,53 USD

1400 €: 1.621,34 USD


r/LenovoLegion 19m ago

Support Legion 5a Gen 11 keyboard EC/firmware bug?

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Just picked up a new Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AHP11 Type 83Q7), with Ryzen 7 250, RTX 5060, and the single-zone RGB keyboard (this may be important?).

Otherwise an excellent laptop, my unit is unfortunately plagued by what seems to be a software bug whose main symptom is inserting erroneous space characters when typing. I'm wondering if anybody else is able to reproduce this, as I have contacted Lenovo support and ultimately received a generic response suggesting depot support, which I am against as I believe this can likely only be addressed by a BIOS update.

The easiest way to reproduce this is to open a text editor, and clicking the very edge of the spacebar (left or right works). Normally, this should start inserting many space characters, but the bug causes it to insert just one, and not repeat. Then, if any other character is pressed (or released), the spacebar will "realize" it's being held, and send another KEYDOWN event, and begin behaving normally.

I have been able to reproduce this on my unit in Windows, Linux, and in the UEFI settings.


r/LenovoLegion 5h ago

Support Boot loop after routine maintenance

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Routine fan maintenance, made sure to unplug the battery and discharge any power and avoided touching anything else

Used a toothbrush and a toothpick to hold down and clean the dust from the fans

Popped the backplate back on and tried booting the laptop

Stuck in a loop of "Preparing Automatic Repair" and normal boot sequence

I can access bios just fine however the keyboard does not seem to work and running uefi diagnostics showed that my 3 usb ports were not being detected though power was going through

I'm in the process of making a windows 11 usb drive and doing a fresh install

Any suggestions?


r/LenovoLegion 1h ago

Advice Lenovo legion pro 5 laptop bag/case

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I need a laptop backpack/case (or both) so I can bring it with me. Any advice on what to get? My budget isn’t the biggest so don’t advice like the best expensive bags. Just ones that aren’t expensive and give great support.


r/LenovoLegion 1h ago

Support GPU not being recognized by windows

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FYI, I started typing this up myself and it sounded confusing so I had chat gpt reword it to sound better. Sorry, I have kids and I’m tired lol

Specs: Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX8H (82WQ) with an i9-13900HX and RTX 4090 Laptop GPU.

Before anything something that could be relevant…
About a year ago I dropped the laptop. It wasn’t a huge drop, but the chassis has a slight bend in it. I’ve continued gaming on it heavily for the entire year without any GPU problems until now.

I’m having a really strange GPU/driver issue and I’m wondering if anyone has any insight?

The problem started when I noticed my laptop speakers weren’t working properly. While troubleshooting, I also discovered that Halo would no longer launch, giving me an error saying my GPU/driver wasn’t supported.

Here’s what I’ve found so far:
Lenovo Vantage was showing an NVIDIA graphics driver update failing to install.

NVIDIA Control Panel was missing.

In Device Manager, the RTX 4090 initially appeared, but showed: Code 45 — “Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer.”

I switched Lenovo Vantage from Hybrid Mode → dGPU Mode, restarted, and the problem remained.

I then uninstalled the RTX 4090 device from Device Manager and restarted.

After restarting, the RTX 4090 did not come back under Display Adapters. Only Microsoft Basic Display Adapter was showing.

I checked msinfo32 → Components → Problem Devices, and it showed nothing.

I ran:
pnputil /scan-devices
and Windows still didn’t rediscover the 4090.

I also checked the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter’s Hardware IDs and got:
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_2757
So Windows is apparently identifying an NVIDIA device.

I checked BIOS, and BIOS explicitly detects “NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU.”

I also tried a full power/EC reset (shut down, unplugged, held power button for ~30 seconds), but Windows still only showed Microsoft Basic Display Adapter.

So I’m wondering:
Is this likely a Windows/driver issue, firmware issue, or could the RTX 4090/motherboard have developed a hardware problem?

The fact that BIOS sees the 4090, while Windows falls back to Microsoft Basic Display Adapter, is what really has me confused.

I’d really appreciate any suggestions for what to check next. I’d especially like to know if there’s a way to determine whether this is hardware failure before I start reinstalling Windows or paying for a motherboard repair.


r/LenovoLegion 6h ago

Support Spare parts for 2019 Y540

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I got a Lenovo Legion y540 back in 2019. It's the i7 Model with the RTX2060.

Long story short my battery no longer holds a charge so I need a replacement.

Also my fan has started to make like a grinding sound when it fires up so I've stopped using it.

It cleaned out the fan to check for debris etc so it's not that. I think the bearings in the fan have worn down considering it's 7 years old now.

Is there anywhere reputable that I can buy a spare battery and fans so I can replace them?

I see lots of cheap knock off parts online but I don't want to put them in my laptop.

I'm planning to eventually replace it in a couple of years but it still runs fine for what I need.

I'm based in the EU.


r/LenovoLegion 2h ago

Advice In need of laptop choice advice

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I'm going to uni. I'm going to study engineering and I need a new laptop.

My main choice is a Lenovo legion 5 15ahp10 (24gb ram, 1tb storage, 5060 oled) for €1300.

My dad is a ThinkPad guy and says that I need those laptops cause they can withstand the everyday carrying and opening/closing which will happen on uni.

I wanna choose the legion 5 bc I would like to play a little Forzahorizon 5 and See of thieves, and I know that it will run the CAD programs well.

pls tell me what materials the legion is made of and if I should consider a ThinkPad or the legion can withstand the daily carrying.


r/LenovoLegion 6h ago

Advice Lenovo Legion Slim 7 camera undetected advice?

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I have a Lenovo Legion S7-15ACH6 and the built-in camera has been completely dead for a while. At this point Windows doesn’t even recognize that the laptop has a camera.

The camera doesn’t show up anywhere in Device Manager, even with hidden devices enabled. The Windows Camera app gives me error 0xA00F4244 .

So far I’ve tried reinstalling the official Lenovo Windows 11 camera driver, scanning for hardware changes, doing a full power/EC reset, checking the BIOS, checking USB devices in Device Manager, and making sure the physical camera shutter is open. Nothing. Windows acts like there is physically no webcam connected.

The frustrating part is that I originally tried to get this fixed by Lenovo while the laptop was still under warranty.

Lenovo sent a technician out to repair it, and during the repair the technician actually shattered/damaged my screen. Because of that, they had to repair/replace the display afterward. But after all of that, the original camera problem was never fixed.

Now the laptop is out of warranty, even though I originally reported the camera failure while it was still covered.

Considering the camera is completely absent from Device Manager and the display assembly was worked on/replaced, I’m starting to wonder if the webcam itself is dead or if the camera cable was disconnected/damaged during the repair.

Has anyone with a Legion S7-15ACH6 had their internal camera completely disappear from Device Manager like this?

Also, has anyone had success getting Lenovo to reopen an old warranty case when the original issue was reported under warranty but was never actually fixed?


r/LenovoLegion 7h ago

Advice What is the difference between the 7i and 5i?

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Im just making sure im making the right choice because at a similar price of a legion 7i with a ultra 7 and 5060 i could’ve got a 5i with a 5070 and ultra 9 processor please help me decide that i made the right choice HAHAHAH


r/LenovoLegion 15h ago

Support Violett Slur on New Oled Display Legion 5 gen11

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10 Upvotes

I got this brand new Legion 5 11AHP15. I know it can have a slight pinkish overlay on the black but not this strong.

I die eget a little better in HDR Mode. I tried calibrating HDR and also use X-Rite color manager for sRGB but it just gets worse. You can clearly see how the Oled should look like on my monitor.

Did anyone have the same problem ? I asked Lenovo Support an am waiting now. Thanks


r/LenovoLegion 7h ago

Advice Need help to buy lenovo legion

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So basically i wanted to buy lenovo legion but as you know the prices have sky rocket in the market and it is not under my budget. If you guys know any way to buy it under 1200-1300$ in US please help me.


r/LenovoLegion 7h ago

Advice 5070 vs 5060 vs 5070ti

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I have this bad boy, and I’m planning to upgrade the GPU. My current laptop is pretty much a god-tier quiet, runs every game at a very decent FPS, and overall I’m really happy with it.

The only issue is that sometimes my FPS drops a little. When that happens, I increase the fan speed from blue to white, then red, and the FPS goes back up.

So my question is: Is upgrading to an RTX 5070 or 5070 Ti really worth it, or will the performance be nearly the same as my current GPU?

I’m mainly wondering if the upgrade would make a noticeable difference in real-world gaming performance, or if I should just keep my current laptop.

and i think 5080 and 5090 is too hot chip.


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Advice Should I buy a legion 5 pro 16irx9 ?

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I found a used lenovo legion 5 pro 16irx9 on Facebook marketplace with an rtx 4070 i9 14th gen 32gb ddr5 ram and 2tb of storage for $1200 i mainly want to use it for engineering coursework and some games ( marvel rivals, black myth wukong , elden ring) idk if i should buy this or an hp omen 16 max with an rtx 5070 ti for 400$ more but with half the ram and storage


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Support Esc/FnLock light is on when waking up regardless

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When I lock the computer and wake it up a few minutes later (30 minutes) the FnLock light is always on. Even if the FnLock is off.

So if I press Fn+Esc then it starts to show me the real state of FnLock.
If it was On when the computer slept and I come back it will turn off when pressing Fn+Esc;
If it was Off when the computer slept and I come back it will stay on when pressing Fn+Esc;

I know it's a minor bug but it bothers me to have a light indicator that lies to me unless I toggle it twice.


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Advice Hpw is the legion 5i gen11 (intel 7 356h +5060)

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Im studying electronics and i'll heavily use this laptop in studying and gaming. How has your experience been, is there any major issue with this laptop?

Battery life: How many hours on light use vs heavy use?

​Temperatures: How are the temps under load? Can laptop cool well or is it hot mostly?

​Fan noise: Can you get 0 RPM on light tasks with no problem also is there fan noise/coil whine, and how noisy is it on heavy load ?

​OLED screen: How bad is the glare on the screen? Any PWM eye strain?

Build quality: I heard about it beşng less well build compared the older gen 10 how bad/good is it?


r/LenovoLegion 8h ago

Support Stuttering in games in a brand new laptop

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I recently got the lenovo legion 7i here are the complete specs:

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 255HX (2.40 GHz)

Installed RAM 32.0 GB

Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8 GB)

Intel(R) Graphics (128 MB)

Storage 1 TB

I installed hogwarts legacy and it was stuttering even though i have high fps, i figured it was because it was a very heavy game but when i tried it with minecraft (modded ~ around 600 mods) it stuttered aswell while averaging at 140+ fps.

What could be the reason/fix for this? I figured nothing could go wrong since this is completly brand new.


r/LenovoLegion 1d ago

Advice Well that sucks. What next? Legion 5 15ARH05

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I lifted my laptop while it was running to clean the table under it and when I put it back down it went black and tried to turn back on with no success. Then it smelled like burning.

So I took it appart and indeed a ribbon cable basically got emancipated. I suppose that was the power cable to the keyboard.

Do you guys think if I order a new keyboard with housing, I could bring it back to life?

I salvaged my SSDs and RAMs to put them in a ThinkPad. No data is lost, all modules seems to work. However I'm not sure about the motherboard.

It's a 2021 Legion 5 15ARH05.

Update: I put it back together without the battery and keyboard. The power light comes on white, runs the fans for a couple seconds and then nothing. No post on screen or through HDMI. The power button stays white and nothing happens.

However, I've let it be for five minutes and the heatsink is warm.

I guess we can declare the mobo rekted.