20 Most Recent Lenovo G550 PC Notebook Questions & Answers

If you have xp installed in your laptop it will accept any antivirus but if your os is vista or windows 7 the antivirus should be compatible cause vista and 7 havetwo bit modes 86 and 64 so check if the antivirus is is supported with 64 or 86 bit supported

windows 7 ultimate

Try with another headset. Try to reinstall the Driver.http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?DocID=HT072728Check the Volume settings.

hey, i think there exist the problem with the latch connecting the screen and board... anything of loose connection or internal damage kind of thing....

There is a system restore button on RHS of power on button in all lenovo systems , press it using a pen or something pointing, then system will go in system restore environment. If you have taken bkup of your system than use it otherwise system will restore with Initial settings when you brought. use it...

Sounds like the GPU on your computer is having some issues. You might need to clean up the dust in your computer, as well as have the GPU's plug tightened on your laptop. If that's not the case you might have a nasty virus. Either way, it will require some work by someone with a technical background in laptops.

Failing Inverter An inverter, typically found inside a laptop computer, consists of a small board, which has impregnated electronic circuits stamped on it. Inverters look like thin boards about the of two sticks of chewing gum. The inverter and its bulb control the intensity of the liquid crystal display, which lights the screen monitor. The computer can control the output voltage of the inverter and either lighten or darken the screen. A special type of inverter can adjust the brightness of the screen by using an internal sensor to judge the room brightness, and then adjust the screen accordingly. Failing inverters give off some specific warning signs, which can be recognized by observing different screen characteristics. Short Intermittent Display Upon turning on the laptop, the screen flashes on in the normal mode for a short period and then blinks to black. A very faint image appears in a dark background, which will be very hard to see almost invisible. After shutting off the laptop and restarting, the same mode occurs, where the screen appears normal for a few seconds then fades to black. This condition points to a failed inverter. To confirm this, plug in an operational external monitor; if the external monitor functions, the inverter has failed. b> Total Blackout with Ghost image b> The laptop turns on, as indicated by the power supply button, but the screen comes up black. The screen comes up black after restart. You might be able to detect a very dim or ghost-like image on the monitor. When you plug in a known functioning external monitor, the external monitor operates normally. This mode of display indicates a failed inverter. b> Long Term Periodic Operation b> With this failure mode, the laptop screen illuminates normally upon start-up and remains that way after several minutes, hours or even days, until it goes very dark again. Brightness controls or restoration attempts do not work. Most often, the screen will function normally with a computer restart, but will eventually return to black. Faint ghost images might appear, as seen in the total blackout mode. b> Dark With Color Variation b> Upon computer start-up, the monitor shows black or dark gray, accompanied by very faint images. The screen might have an intermittent color change, or remain on with a non-standard color variation, like pink or red. b> Auto Control Switch b> If the screen appears black, with no faint or ghost images, look for the lid switch near the back hinge. The switch, when depressed with a closed lid, shuts off the computer and monitor functions. Sometimes the switch becomes stuck in the closed position, disallowing the computer and monitor to turn on when opened. Pushing the switch manually several times can often free it up. If the switch tab has broken or jammed inside the case, it needs replacing. b> Loose Connection In this mode, the display looks normal upon start-up, but tapping the side case of the computer turns the screen black. More tapping results in the screen functioning normally then cutting out again. This condition points to a loose wire connection from the inverter to the LCD backlight lamp, or the video cable. The connectors can be accessed by removing the monitor bezel screws and pulling the plastic retainer off. Both connectors can be cleaned and refitted.

Assuming your battery is the proper spec, some inexpensive aftermarket batteries don't work well with laptops, Take a look at this forum : http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Essential/G550-Battery-Won-t-Charge/td-p/324357 AND this: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Essential/G550-Battery-problems/td-p/654103

Hi m529,

I see you are having issues with you G550 charging.

You mentioned that the light on the charger is lit up but then it suddenly switches Off, and you also mentioned that the charge still has a light but the power is somewhat low despite of a fully lit up charger Light.

Have you tried draining the power from the system?

• Remove the battery and the Charger or AC Adapter as well call it from the G550 then press and hold down the power button for 10-15 seconds to drain power from the system motherboard.
• Once drained connect the AC adapter but do not connect the battery yet, then turn the Laptop ON to see if the system will power ON using the AC adapter/Charger if it powers up then there is no problem with the AC adapter/charger.
• After testing the AC adapter if it is working power down the Laptop doing a normal shut down.
• Once shut down or turned Off insert the Battery back in the Laptop then turn the Laptop ON using the battery only without the AC adapter/charger see if the system will turn ON using the Battery only.
• If the Laptop powers On using the battery alone with out the AC adapter then the battery is most likely working as well on the issue.
• Now power down the Laptop then connect the AC adapter to the Laptop with the Battery in the Laptop as well then turn the system ON again see if the problem will Occur again having the battery and the AC adapter/charger if the Problem happens with both Battery and AC adapter on the Laptop then the problem is the Motherboard, most probably the motherboard is having issues relaying power from the AC adapter to the battery and may be sent to the Depot for repairs.
  

I suggest that you call Lenovo for further information about your system, if you still have warranty and is still in the one year period then your system will be covered for any repairs needed - you can call @ 1 877 453 6686 for troubleshooting, you will be asked for a serial number Located underneath the Laptop on a small white sticker that states s/n meaning serial number.

I hope that this Helps.

Have a nice day,

mvincentc

Safe Mode may not work, because it does load drivers. Installing Vista onto itself should work. Boot with it and choose repair installation, if that does not work, do a clean install.

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Simple, replace your battery. Search online for Lenovo G550 replacement battery. They range in price from about $25 and up depending on brand and quality. The cheaper ones typically are Chinese import knock-offs, which can do fine, but may have reliability issues. I've had several and for the most part they work ok. For the price, its not likely buying the highest priced will necessarily make it any better in the long run. Just make sure the source you buy from (ebay, amazon, craigslist) are reputable and offer a replacement warranty.

Just go to the link below and select your operating system and then the webcam driver...:http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ot/en/driversdownloads/drivers_list.aspx?categoryid=600154

Go to www.download.com Type: user account password, if no luck! go to www.ebay.com and type the above information.