What is the Lenovo slim-tip charger?
It is Lenovo’s rectangular charging connector with a small pin inside, used on many ThinkPad and IdeaPad models. It is different from the older round-pin and from USB-C.
Lenovo uses a rectangular “slim tip”, an older round pin, and USB-C across IdeaPad, ThinkPad and Yoga, typically at 45W or 65W. The slim tip and round pin are not interchangeable, so match Lenovo’s connector shape and wattage from your old adapter.
These Lenovo chargers list wattage, output and connector. Confirm the tip type on your current adapter before ordering.

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It is Lenovo’s rectangular charging connector with a small pin inside, used on many ThinkPad and IdeaPad models. It is different from the older round-pin and from USB-C.
Many newer ThinkPad and Yoga models charge via USB-C Power Delivery. If your laptop has no barrel port and charges from a USB-C port, use a PD charger of the correct wattage.
Read the original adapter’s label. It shows output like “19.5V 3.34A” — multiply volts by amps to get watts (here ~65W). Buy the same wattage or higher, never lower, and keep the same voltage and pin type.
Yes, if the voltage and connector match. A 90W charger on a laptop that came with 65W is safe — the laptop only draws what it needs. A lower-wattage charger is the one to avoid.
Older laptops use a round barrel pin in a specific diameter. Newer thin laptops charge over USB-C Power Delivery. They are not interchangeable; check which port your laptop uses and the required PD wattage for Type-C.
Often yes, especially if the laptop runs only while plugged in or charges intermittently. It can also be the battery or DC jack. See our diagnosis guide and test with a known-good charger of the correct rating.