Lenovo Confirms Legion Go Bricking Issues Reported by Gamers
▼ Summary
– Lenovo has identified a blank screen issue affecting some Legion Go devices during the installation of BIOS version V42.
– The problematic update was not distributed via Windows Update or Legion Space and has been removed from Lenovo’s support website.
– Users who have already successfully installed V42 do not need to take any further action at this time.
– Affected users are advised to hold the power button for ten seconds, wait a minute, and then restart the device.
– If the device fails to resume normal operation after these steps, customers should contact Lenovo Support for assistance.
Lenovo has confirmed reports of blank screen issues affecting Legion Go handhelds following the manual installation of BIOS version V42. The company clarified that this specific update was not pushed to users via Windows Update or the Legion Space application, meaning only those who actively sought it out are potentially impacted. To prevent further incidents while validation work continues, Lenovo has removed the problematic firmware from its support website.
For individuals who have already completed the V42 update successfully, no immediate action is required. However, for users whose devices display a blank screen during the installation process, Lenovo has provided a troubleshooting step. Affected owners should press and hold the power button for approximately 10 seconds, wait for about one minute, and then attempt to power the device back on.
If the device fails to resume normal operation after this reset procedure, customers are advised to contact Lenovo Support directly for additional assistance. The manufacturer emphasized that it remains committed to evaluating and validating future BIOS updates to ensure stability for all Legion Go owners.
(Source: The Verge)
