Yoga 13 Overheating

I recently noticed that while gaming, my Yoga 13 laptop reached CPU and GPU temperatures of 85 C, which seems extremely dangerous. I also noticed that previously, the game I was playing (Mirror's edge) would only run smoothly at very low resolutions. However, after some time away from gaming, now for some reason I can play Mirror's edge at full resolution smoothly, but now it overheats after about 10 minutes. Could this be a problem with the Thermal Dynamic Framework driver?

Dear Woojoo666
Welcome in Lenovo community
it's normally to find the machine overheating while playing the games specially you have the Intel VGA card that is not supporting enough for playing the heavy games ,
please make sure that all application are disabled and nothing are opened and working behind
Please let me know
Thanks
Alaa
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Yoga 2 Pro WONT TURN ON (backlight flickers)

First time poster here,
I recently purchased a yoga 2 pro approximately one week ago in Hong Kong from a technology reseller (Fortress). Was super excited, majority of reviews were glowing etc. However, after taking home and using it for less than an hour, the whole computer just suddenly turned off. All i had done was install AVG anti-virus, real player, and Hearthstone (blizzard game, didnt play it yet). When i tried to turn it on again the power button and backlight keyboard would flicker every 5 seconds, but no screen came on. I tried with/without being plugged in to no avail. I wrote this off as bad luck and swapped it the next day for a new one.
New one worked great for about 4 days, when the screen suddenly went haywire going all fuzzy with heaps of static (like one of those really old TVs when u get bad antenna reception). It was not responding to any keyboard or touchscreen commands, so I hard reset it (held power button for about 10 seconds). When i attempted to turn it back on again, same thing happend as the first laptop, flickering every 5 seconds, no screen. I will add that for these 4 days it worked I had mainly used it to watch youtube, play hearthstone, and watch movies. No other issues came up before the sudden breakdown. However I also noticed that when I played Hearthstone (a very low graphic intensity game btw) the laptop base got very very hot. I had also set my energy manager settings to high performance mode (part of the 'fix' for the off yellow colour).
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I bought the Lenovo Yoga 2 11 about 4 months ago and shortly after opening the packaging, I experienced the "whea_uncorrectable_error" blue screen. I didn't know anything about it, and I admit to acting ignorant about it and not trying to fix it, but ever since then it constantly does it (esspecially when playing videos i.e. netflix, youtube etc.)
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Flex 14 Overheating

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I have the same problem.
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I just took it to the store to be serviced, they checked the hardware and cleaned it, but say they could not replicate the problem, so they could not send it to Lenovo as per the manufacturer's policy. They say it could be software or I should update drivers. I did update everything that was not updtaed and nothing changed.
Here are some notes:
- The computer shuts off immediately, no warning, nothing, just immediate black screen.
- At first it would restar a few seconds later on its own, but now I have to press to power button to get it back on.
- it happens on battery and AC power
- Happens when I am running something slightly heavier, such as streaming video, or when I have many internet windows open at once, which should be an issue
- system got a little slower some times before I it shut down
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Dear Yoga 2 Pro owners - should I buy this for business use?

I'm a Lawyer and looking for an ultra book to do the majority of my work on.
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The 1800p resolution is a gimmick since programs are not really capable with this resolution. That said, you will probably reduce the resolution to at least 1080p or worst. I use 900p because some programs even struggle with 1080p.
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The trackpad deselects what you selects, if you crank up the trackpad speed. For me, the default speed is too slow. (However, it can be fixed by using a dell driver)
The micro HDMI slot is too recessed. You will need to buy special cables or cut your cables to fit the yoga.
The SD slot has little depth. This means there is not a SD card in the market that will sit flush with the laptop. This is a deal breaker if you want to have an SD card act as a semi-permanent extra storage solution.
The trackpad is a grease magnet and will look bad within 72 hours of use.
You cannot lock this version of OKR. This means that unlike the previous version (which cannot be installed), anyone can be a di** and reformat your computer with a push of a button.
The fan goes crazy within about 30 min of light use.
The screen flickers at low brightness.
Almost everyone has light bleed on their screen, to some degree.
It is impossible to clean smudge marks on the yoga's back shell.
There is an overheating issues when the yoga is placed inside a bag, while in sleep mode.
The edges chip easily.
The Bluetooth constantly disconnect and a Bluetooth mouse is practically un-usable, useless you have a USB receiver (taking up 1 of 2 USB ports).
Speaking of which, 2 USB ports.... Really? Also, why can't they both be USB 3.0? Or the USB 2.0 also be an eSATA/USB combo jack?
Part of the keyboard driver, built into the Utility.exe file of the Power Management software, sucks. There are certain keys that will do nothing 1/2 the time they are pressed. The airplane mode key is one of them.
Lenovo custom install makes upgrading to a different version of windows difficult. To upgrade to Windows 8.1. Pro for example, you will need to jump through hoops and suffer from a failed update(s) to actually get Windows 8.1 Pro. I am lucky the feature I wanted works (in spite of the failed updates) but, I would not be surprise if certain features don't work since the upgrade failed 3x.
Oh and if you are a Dargon users, I hope you don't plan on updating your program. However, I will leave it at that since software can be uninstalled, like the buggy phone companion software (which sporadically works on limited ICS versions and rare JB versions).

Thinkpad Yoga 12 BIOS update disables cooling fan

This sounds a lot like a prior thread about porblems with BIOS 1.08, but that thread ended up marked as solved, while for me the issue returned on the latest BIOS update to 1.12. My CPU temp got up to 92C without the fan coming on. Conclusion: there still seems to be some kind of condition where the BIOS completely disables all cooling. I think it's the same problem as that earlier thread, and it's clearly not solved. Thankfully it IS possible to get out of this state by rolling back the BIOS version to the one that worked, instructions are posted here and three posts below that for further clarification. Symptoms: you start noticing that the TPY gets oddly hot during normal use, or it experiences a forced shutdown due to overheating. It's also completely quiet. But: the fan itself is operational because you hear it briefly spin up during cold boot. Given that LoneSentry mentioned that the problematic BIOS 1.08 did work on second install, there seems to be some 'random' glitch in the update process or in the BIOS. Meanwhile I'm pretty unhappy that I'm having to do continued truobleshooting on this machine. Edit: going to the BIOS update page I saw that a newer BIOS was available (1.13), which you can install without having to disable Secure Rollback. Lo and behold. the fan is working again. The fan started blowing full speed right at the start of the EC flashing procedure. This is NOT a solution though, since this issue seems to have persisted until BIOS 1.12, and I have no reason to believe that it won't reappear on a future update.

paraloid wrote:
Well here I am on the new thread as well - and like heck the issue was resolved on the old thread. As mentioned before by myself and others on the other thread, I would update the BIOS, the fan would work for a while, then it would stop again until I updated the BIOS yet again.HOWEVER, thinking on this, and a variety of other problems I've been having with the TP Yoga (a whole lot - such buggy software), I remembered from my T61 days that the Lenovo System Update software is pretty hit and miss with finding updates. So I went to the Lenovo downloads page for the TP Yoga and indeed found a lot of software not passed onto me by the System Update.Amongst these was (TA-DA !) a utility "Lenovo Fan Test for Windows". I thought it would be useful to install in any case to test if the fan was operating properly (it was not part of the standard suite of diagnostic tools provided on my computer).Anyway since I installed it my fan has worked !!! - but only when my computer is plugged in, though this I believe is because I am using Lenovo Power Optimized (Lenovo Power Manager was another software on the site not provided to me via System Update) which I believe relies on passive cooling (throttling back processor) when only battery power is available. But now TpFan works all the time, though only in smart mode, and when I plug in the power to stream a video the computer doesn't reach boiling point and then shut down.Interesting. My fan diagnostic comes up as unavailable...

Yoga 11s powers off in some 3d games, but only on battery!

I have had my Yoga 11s for less than one week, and I love it, except for one strange problem. When I'm running certain 3D games (only when on the battery), the computer suddenly powers off with no warning. If I am plugged in, then this doesn't seem to happen. I am able to run 3DMark all the way through with no crash, and Mirror's Edge and Awesomenauts run just fine.However, some 3d games such as Trine 2 and Microsoft Mahjong cause this shutdown to happen.
So far, I have tried: updating the graphics driver to the latest version (from Intel), updating the chipset driver (from Lenovo's site), updating Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver (from Lenovo's site). I have also updated the Lenovo Energy Management Driver. I've tried tweaking various power plan settings as well, but I'm mystified. It seems like an overheating issue, but why only certain games, and only when on battery?
I'd love any pointers for solving this. I love this laptop otherwise, so far.
*update* The same thing happens with Dead Space 3. Graphics set to low, and vsync is turned on. Laptop powers down with zero warning on battery. Seems to be running fine when plugged in. Are the fans not being used to their full potential when the laptop is on battery? Anyone with any ideas????
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I believe that I have solved the problem. After further observation, it seemed that the fan was never getting activated at full speed on battery, as it was when plugged in. This would logically lead to overheating. I downloaded the newest driver for the "Intel Dynamic Platform & Thermal Framework" from Lenovo's website, and this appears to have fixed the issue! I seem to be able to run Dead Space 3, Microsoft Mahjong, and Trine 2 on battery without a shutdown. I will test more extensively and post a confirmation later.
I hope this might help someone else, if anyone runs into the same problem.
On the driver download page for the Yoga 11s, look for "Intel DPTF Driver".

Did Lenovo cripple my processor to fix an overheating problem? Screenshots included.

I have an X61s which was suffering from a hot right palmrest and an overheating issue where the system would shut itself off after a few minutes of high CPU load. I sent the system in for depot repair. According to one of the Lenovo techs I spoke with today, they replaced the wireless card (known source of right palmrest heat) and a fan - but I'm beginning to think that's not all they did to solve the overheating problem, at least as far as it pertained to the CPU and the system shutting off.
The CPU is a 1.6GHz processor. After the system was returned to me, I sensed that it was running slower than before. I performed a test using Orthos and the Intel Thermal Analysis Tool to monitor CPU frequency. Sure enough, as the attached image shows, even with the Power Profile set at High performance, the processor was maxing out at 1200MHz under full load, 75% of it's 1600MHz maximum.
Screenshot
I installed RightMark CPU Clock Utility, which includes a CPU frequency monitoring function. It too reported the CPU frequency at 1200MHz. HOWEVER, when I changed the RightMark profile to Maximal Performance, the CPU frequency did hit 1600MHz as shown by RightMark's monitor and Intel's Thermal Analysis Tool. Suspecting maybe this was just a reporting error and my CPU was actually running at 1600MHz despite Intel's tool saying 1200MHz, I tested each with Prime95's benchmark function.
CPU Benchmark without RightMark (1.2GHz) - 1792K FFT length best time = 65.751
CPU Benchmark with RightMark (1.6GHZ) - 1792K FFT length best time = 106.146 ms
Clearly there is a real difference in speed here, not just a CPU frequency reporting discrepancy.
Given the fact that RightMark is able to bypass the default processor settings, which is what allows you to use it to undervolt a processor, it's not a surprise to me that it would be able to run the processor at it's native maximum speed of 1.6Ghz, where otherwise my processor seems to be somehow limited to 1.2GHz regardless of which power profile I've selected: I've tried High Performance, Maximum Performance and others, and have verified that the maximum processor state in each is set to 100%, yet still the CPU frequency is at 1.2GHz.
When I sent this machine in for repair, I removed the hard drive - so whatever the Lenovo Depot did (assuming that they did do something to my processor) could not have affected the OS or other software on my system. I did notice that RightMark seems to have "lost" it's previous settings, which may suggest that Lenovo replaced the CPU or motherboard and RightMark reset itself having detected a new processor.
Note that BIOS settings are all set to enable Maximum Performance (though I believe Windows bypasses these settings anyway), SpeedStep enabled and the other key CPU setting enabled (which I forget right now and don't want to reboot to check my BIOS for the name).
I've called and spoken with 3 different people at Lenovo about this and none were of any help other than suggesting I start a new case and have my laptop shipped back in - but before I do that, I want to get to the bottom of this. If Lenovo intentionally crippled my machine to "solve" a hardware problem - and without notifying me, no less, then I am far from a happy customer.
So, please provide any input if you have any. Is it possible that Lenovo did something to either the CPU or the BIOS to limit the CPU speed to 1.2GHz? Or is this just a crazy conspiracy theory? Has anyone else had overheating issues and noticed their laptop running more slowly after it's been fixed?

Hello kctopitz,
please install your battery and plug in AC. Without battery, plugged into the wall, you´ll never reveive the full power.
I would then suggest to measure the CPU clock with Everest, you can download it as a trial.
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Thinkpad Yoga - fan sounds like a plane

In tablet mode (and mostly when the tablet is horizontal) then the fan (I suppose it is the fan) makes some horrible noise. I can't work with it at work in this mode as my colleagues look at me weirdly. When I lift up the screen a bit, then the fan stops in a struggling sound.
I did a video of the issue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Y0hEr3qKc
It's a shame because in latpop mode it doesn't make any sound, even thought the work I do in laptop mode is much more intensive. Would not be for the sound, this is the best laptop I ever had. The keyboard is great, the edges are not sharp, the screen is beautiful, the wacom pen works perfectly. An awesome computer.
Anyone one had this fan noise issue?

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Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I’m sorry to hear that fan in your Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga is making noise.
If your laptop feels hot and shows any of the problems below, chances are its overheating or getting there:
Fan constantly running and making loud whirring noises
Computer struggling to perform basic tasks like opening a new browser window
Mysterious error messages popping up in random programs
Lines on your laptop screen (a sign your video card is overheating)
System freezing or the dreaded BSOD (blue screen of death)
The laptop abruptly shuts down on its own
First of all, update BIOS to the latest version.
Use dust remover spray to clean out of the laptop's vents. Dust can accumulate in and block the laptop's fan vents. Start using compatible cooling pads which will help in the flow of cool air into the underside vents of the laptop. Keep your working environment or computer room as comfortably cool as possible. Check if the fan is touching some wires during spinning to cause the noise.
Best Regards,
Mithun.
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Running Android apps on Yoga 2 Pro in tablet mode

I've not been impressed with Windows Metro when using my Yoga 2 Pro in tablet mode, so I have installed BlueStacks (http://www.bluestacks.com/).
So far it's been pretty good, with the occasional glitch.
Anyone else tried it?
Neil

Im interested in knowing as well...... I think it is great to use bluestacks on this machine!
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Acrobat XI very sluggish on Yoga 3 Pro

I have noticed that Adobe Acrobat XI is very sluggish on the Yoga 3 Pro. Specifically laggy when zooming in and out, panning, scrolling, and full screen. This is especially apparent with full screen and quite annoying in tablet mode. However, using the Microsoft Reader app with the same PDF files does NOT experience this lag.
What I then discovered is that this has something to do with the Core M processor and it getting its power limited. If you change the power plan in OneKey Optimizer to High Performance (from Balanced, for example), Acrobat all of a sudden becomes quite snappy.
When in tablet mode, if you simply want to read a PDF file (and use Acrobat), you do not need "high performance", so to extend the unfortunately bad battery life of the Yoga 3 Pro, you would want to put it in Balanced or Power Saver -- this should still be sufficient to read PDF files, but it is not the case with Acrobat XI unfortunately.
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Yoga tablet 2 pro microphone does not work with Skype or Google+ hangout

I have a new yoga tablet 2 pro, with most recent build and most recent version of skype for android.
When using skype or hangout, the other party cannot hear me (unless I speak directly into built-in microphone hole from a few inches away). The mike works fine with OK google, etc. Skype and hangout also work well with earphone and external mike combo.
I think there is a problem with apps accessing microphone gain....... is there a fix?
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Poor WiFi performance of Yoga 2 11?

I have just purchased a Yoga 2 11 and find that connectivity is poor (zero to two bars) and unreliable (occasionally reverting to a yellow exclamation point) in my favorite thinking chair. I get reasonable performance at the same location from other machines including a T420, a Nexus 7, and an IPad. After reviewing some community forum fixes for the presumably Yoga 2 Pro, I have checked to ensure that I have the most recent driver; that I have turned off bluetooth; that I am not using protected sharing; that windows is not managing the wifi Plus I have installed on the order of 33 windows updates (a pretty large number considering this is right out of the box on the first day of availability!). Am I missing anything or is this a problem related to something unfixable like the antenna design? Other potentially connected diagnostic information is that some sites e.g. zillo do not load quickly behave very smoothly, even in locations with more than one "bar" of wifi connectivity. Thank in advance for any input.

I see the same poor wifi connection when comparing to my old laptop and to my Galaxy S4. I updated the driver but it did not help (think it was the same one). I have a week left for no hassle returns and if this cannot get resolved I think this unit has to go back.
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I have just purchased a Yoga 2 11 and find that connectivity is poor (zero to two bars) and unreliable (occasionally reverting to a yellow exclamation point) in my favorite thinking chair. I get reasonable performance at the same location from other machines including a T420, a Nexus 7, and an IPad. After reviewing some community forum fixes for the presumably Yoga 2 Pro, I have checked to ensure that I have the most recent driver; that I have turned off bluetooth; that I am not using protected sharing; that windows is not managing the wifi Plus I have installed on the order of 33 windows updates (a pretty large number considering this is right out of the box on the first day of availability!). Am I missing anything or is this a problem related to something unfixable like the antenna design? Other potentially connected diagnostic information is that some sites e.g. zillo do not load quickly behave very smoothly, even in locations with more than one "bar" of wifi connectivity. Thank in advance for any input.

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