I have a Lenovo Legion laptop. When I connect the laptop to the power source, the power button light turns red and the laptop gets very hot. What could be the problem?

Hi guest22943,

Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!

I'm sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing with your Lenovo Legion laptop. The red light on the power button usually indicates that the battery is charging. However, if your laptop is getting very hot, it could be due to several reasons such as heavy usage, dust accumulation, or a malfunctioning fan.

I would recommend, that you monitor your system's health and performance using the Lenovo Vantage app. This app also provides system diagnostic tools that might help identify the issue.

Use the original charger that came with your device or test a different charger if you have one available.

Remember to keep your laptop in a cool and ventilated environment and avoid using it on soft surfaces like a bed or a couch, which can block ventilation.

Best regards,

Jhay02_Lenovo

The power button being red means the laptop is running in high performance mode, where the laptop runs hotter and louder in exchange for more performance.

It is incapable of entering this mode when on battery.

Press Fn+Q to toggle between the three modes (blue = quiet, white = balanced, red = performance.) See the sticker in the bottom-right corner which explains this.

Hi Govii,

Thank you for your input. You're absolutely right. The red light on the power button indicates that the laptop is in high-performance mode, which can cause the laptop to run hotter if the laptop is able to turn on.

Pressing Fn+Q can indeed help to toggle between the three modes (blue = quiet, white = balanced, red = performance) and manage the laptop's performance and heat levels.

Thank you for sharing this information with the community.

Best regards,

Jhay02_Lenovo

It is shocking to find out that the Lenovo specialist does not know such a basic thing .. I am no longer surprised by the meaningless answers to the user's questions ... a really shocking discovery .. shame on Lenovo .

Hi Giooo,

I apologize if my initial response caused any confusion. I appreciate your feedback and will strive to improve my knowledge and the quality of my responses. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to ask.

Best regards,

Jhay02_Lenovo

Ok :) Jhay02_Lenovo

Hi Giooo,

Thank you. Have a great day!

Best regards,

Jhay02_Lenovo