🔋💻 Lenovo Orange USB‑Style 65W Laptop Charger
 
(20V 3.25A AC Adapter • 65W • Rectangular/Trapezoid Orange Connector)

This compact AC adapter delivers 65W of regulated DC power to Lenovo laptops using the proprietary orange USB‑style connector. Introduced with the Yoga 3 generation, it resembles a USB‑A plug but is keyed for power only. It was used briefly before Lenovo transitioned to USB‑C charging.
 
🔧 Charger Form
Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
Output: 20V DC, 3.25A (65W)
Connector: Rectangular, trapezoid‑like orange plug (proprietary, not USB‑A)
Inline power brick with detachable AC cord
Smart chip communicates wattage to laptop firmware
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🔄 Yoga 3 Family: Yoga 3 Pro (1370), Yoga 3 11 (1170), Yoga 3 14 (1470)
🧳 Yoga 700 Series: Yoga 700 11ISK, Yoga 700 14ISK
📘 Yoga 900S: 12ISK (select configs)
🖥️ Miix Series: Miix 700 (slim connector variants)
💼 IdeaPad Ultrabooks: IdeaPad 700s and related slim models
 
✅ Common Uses
🔌 Powering Yoga 3 and Yoga 700 laptops in home, office, or travel
🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM chargers for orange‑tip systems
🏢 Maintaining spares for IT support of Yoga 3 fleets
🎒 Lightweight travel adapter for ultrabooks
🧪 Testing Yoga 3‑era laptops with a known‑good 65W supply
 
🧠 Signal Format
⚡ Input: Universal AC (100–240V)
🔋 Output: Regulated 20V DC, 65W max
🔑 Center pin ensures proper wattage recognition and safe charging
🔌 Supports both charging and direct power operation
🔁 Backward compatible with some 45W ultrabooks (safe, charges faster)
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Not compatible with Lenovo’s yellow slim‑tip or older round‑barrel chargers
🔌 Not interchangeable with USB‑A or USB‑C — connector is proprietary
🧯 Avoid third‑party clones without smart chip — laptop may reject them
🌀 Excess heat or frayed cables can cause intermittent charging
🧪 Always confirm connector type before ordering replacements
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Check underside of laptop or original charger for voltage and connector type
🔌 Use only with Yoga 3/700‑era laptops designed for orange connector
🧪 If laptop reports “adapter not recognized,” inspect center pin and cable integrity
🧯 Label adapters clearly to avoid mix‑ups with slim‑tip or USB‑C chargers
🧵 Keep one at desk and one in travel bag for convenience