USB-C Not Charging Fix

Verify the USB-C port supports Power Delivery
Not all USB-C ports on the IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 8 support charging. Check the product page or user manual. The charging-capable USB-C port is usually labelled with a lightning bolt or “PD” icon.
Use a 65W or higher USB-C PD charger
Chargers under 65W may power the laptop at rest but not while under load. Swap to a 65W+ USB-C PD charger and confirm the battery icon in the taskbar shows charging.

Update the USB and chipset drivers
Open Lenovo Vantage, go to System Update, and install all available driver updates. Pay attention to AMD USB3 Host Controller and Chipset drivers — outdated ones block USB-C PD negotiation.
Reset the battery controller
Shut down, disconnect all cables, hold the power button for 30 seconds to drain residual charge, then reconnect the USB-C charger. This resets the charging circuit and clears stuck negotiation states.
“Updating the AMD chipset driver through Lenovo Vantage fixed USB-C charging on my IdeaPad Slim 5.” — Hazwan, Shah Alam

Ryan holds a Computer Science degree and has spent over 15 years troubleshooting Windows hardware and driver issues across major laptop brands. He writes practical, step-by-step guides for everyday users at softwaredriverdownload.com.
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