Lenovo confirms Legion Go issues after gamers report bricked devices
When a company's software update turns your computer into a useless brick, should fixes be free? Framework, the modular computer startup, apparently thinks so. But it's not clear that computing giant Lenovo will go that far. Three weeks after a Redditor presented a nearly $300 repair bill for their handheld gaming PC - among other […]
Lenovo has clarified that the BIOS version N3CN42WW, released in June, was causing issues with Lenovo Legion Go devices, leading to them becoming unresponsive or "bricked." The company has stated that this issue is likely due to a specific component on the mainboards, rather than user error. While the exact root cause remains unidentified, Lenovo has confirmed that it will repair these devices free of charge, even if they are out of warranty.
Users in the European Union, including those not under warranty, will also be covered under this policy. Lenovo removed the problematic BIOS update in August, but the lack of communication about the issue left many users in the dark for weeks. One user in Belgium was initially told that their device could not be repaired as it was out of warranty, prompting hope that Lenovo's new statement will clarify support for out-of-warranty customers.
Despite the device being available for purchase, the uncertainty surrounding the BIOS update period has likely negatively impacted consumer confidence in the Legion Go.
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