# Gamers report a BIOS update is bricking their Legion Go handhelds, and Lenovo is quoting over $250 to fix the issue outside of warranty

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gamers-report-a-bios-update-is-bricking-their-legion-go-handhelds-and-lenovo-is-quoting-over-250-to-fix-the-issue-outside-of-warranty/
- Published: 2026-08-04T11:59:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-25T09:33:40+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/gamers-report-a-bios-update-is-bricking-their-legion-go-handhelds-and-lenovo-is-quoting-over-usd250-to-fix-the-issue-outside-of-warranty/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- A Lenovo BIOS update is reportedly bricking Legion Go handhelds.
- Lenovo is quoting over $250 for out-of-warranty repairs.
- Affected gamers face unexpected costs through no fault of their own.

## Summary

Owners of Lenovo's Legion Go handheld gaming PC are reporting that a recent BIOS update has left their devices unable to boot, effectively "bricking" them. The issue is significant because it affects a firmware update that Lenovo itself pushed out, meaning affected users did nothing unusual to trigger the fault yet are left with an unusable device.

According to reports, Lenovo has been quoting owners more than $250 to repair the fault when their handheld falls outside the standard warranty period, adding to frustration among those affected. Full details of how many units are impacted, and whether Lenovo plans a broader fix or recall, were not available in the source material.

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