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Can I charge Thinkpad E15 Gen 4 with phone charger via USB-C?

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I have a Thinkpad E15 Gen 4 which has a USB-C connection to the charger. I don't have the Lenovo supplied power pack with me.

I want to charge the laptop using another non-Lenovo USB charger, i.e. a regular phone charger.

When I plug in a phone charger into the USB-C it is not recognised - I assume due to low wattage. Is there any way to allow a trickle-charge, which would be enough to extend battery life if plugged into a monitor?

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Re:Can I charge Thinkpad E15 Gen 4 with phone charger via USB-C?

Hello hsfg,

Welcome to Lenovo Community

For Lenovo or ThinkPad machines, we only recommend that you use the compatible charger/AC adapter since they are designed and tested in the lab.
You may use accessories from other manufacturers, however we cannot speak for 3rd party or aftermarket devices.
Check these sites for more details about parts, accessories and how to:
Parts Lookup- https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup?cid=all:apps:hxatlt&source=COMMUNITY

General – how to find and buy parts & accessories
https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/ht036683-how-to-look-up-and-purchase-accessories-upgrades-and-frucru-replacement-parts

For accessories
https://smartfind.lenovo.com/#/country-language

Hope this helps.


Regards, 
Lorenzo_Lenovo

   
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Re:Can I charge Thinkpad E15 Gen 4 with phone charger via USB-C?

Hello hsfg,

Welcome to Lenovo Community

For Lenovo or ThinkPad machines, we only recommend that you use the compatible charger/AC adapter since they are designed and tested in the lab.
You may use accessories from other manufacturers, however we cannot speak for 3rd party or aftermarket devices.
Check these sites for more details about parts, accessories and how to:
Parts Lookup- https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup?cid=all:apps:hxatlt&source=COMMUNITY

General – how to find and buy parts & accessories
https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/ht036683-how-to-look-up-and-purchase-accessories-upgrades-and-frucru-replacement-parts

For accessories
https://smartfind.lenovo.com/#/country-language

Hope this helps.


Regards, 
Lorenzo_Lenovo

   
We're here to help troubleshoot and investigate your issue, but know that you can always open a warranty service case here.
Get 10% Discount on Warranty & Services Upgrades Now!
Find original parts and upgrades on the Parts Lookup site.
Batteries, AC Adapters, Memory, Storage, Displays, Cables and much more.

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