# Laptop refuses to charge from but one specific port **URL:** \ **Category:** Linux\ **Tags:** fedora\ **Created:** [October 17, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/laptop-refuses-to-charge-from-but-one-specific-port/85501 "2026-10-17T14:32:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kuro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/kuro/32/25904_2.png) [@Kuro](https://community.frame.work/u/Kuro)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/laptop-refuses-to-charge-from-but-one-specific-port/85501/1 "2026-10-17T14:32:40Z")
As said in the title, my framework 16 refuses to charge from any port other than one, the middle left one. Result for ports 1, 4 and 5 : `:~$ sudo framework_tool --power ` `Charger Status ` ` AC is: connected` ` Charger Voltage: 17600mV` ` Charger Current: 5488mA` ` 1.00C` ` Chg Input Current:7680mA` ` Battery SoC: 92%` `Battery Status ` ` AC is: connected` ` Battery is: connected` ` Battery LFCC: 4855 mAh (Last Full Charge Capacity)` ` Battery Capacity: 4437 mAh` ` 73.995 Wh` ` Charge level: 91%` ` Battery discharging` And port 2 : `:~$ sudo framework_tool --power ` `Charger Status ` ` AC is: connected` ` Charger Voltage: 17600mV` ` Charger Current: 3840mA` ` 0.70C` ` Chg Input Current:7680mA` ` Battery SoC: 92%` `Battery Status ` ` AC is: connected` ` Battery is: connected` ` Battery LFCC: 4855 mAh (Last Full Charge Capacity)` ` Battery Capacity: 4440 mAh` ` 77.868 Wh` ` Charge level: 91%` ` Battery charging` Additional information : `:~$ sudo framework_tool --pd-info` `Right / Ports 01` `Silicon ID: 0x3580` `Mode: MainFw` `Flash Row Size: 256 B` `Ports Enabled: 0, 1` `Bootloader Version: Base: 3.6.0.009, App: 0.0.01` `FW1 (Backup) Version: Base: 3.7.0.197, App: 0.0.21` `FW2 (Main) Version: Base: 3.7.0.197, App: 0.0.21` `Left / Ports 23` `Silicon ID: 0x3580` `Mode: MainFw` `Flash Row Size: 256 B` `Ports Enabled: 0, 1` `Bootloader Version: Base: 3.6.0.009, App: 0.0.01` `FW1 (Backup) Version: Base: 3.7.0.197, App: 0.0.21` `FW2 (Main) Version: Base: 3.7.0.197, App: 0.0.21` `Back` `Failed to read Silicon ID/Family` `:~$ sudo framework_tool --pdports // Nothing plugged in` `USB-C Port 0: ` ` PD Contract: No` ` Power Role: Sink` ` Data Role: Ufp` `USB-C Port 1: ` ` PD Contract: No` ` Power Role: Sink` ` Data Role: Ufp` `USB-C Port 2: ` ` PD Contract: No` ` Power Role: Sink` ` Data Role: Ufp` `USB-C Port 3: ` ` PD Contract: No` ` Power Role: Sink` ` Data Role: Ufp` When plugged : ```auto USB-C Port 3: // Plugged in "1" PD Contract: Yes Power Role: Sink Data Role: Dfp VCONN: Off Negotiated: 36.000 V, 5000 mA, 180.0 W CC Polarity: CC1 Port Partner: Source EPR: Active (Supported) Sink Active: Yes USB-C Port 2: // Plugged in "2" PD Contract: Yes Power Role: Sink Data Role: Dfp VCONN: Off Negotiated: 36.000 V, 5000 mA, 180.0 W CC Polarity: CC1 Port Partner: Source EPR: Active (Supported) Sink Active: Yes USB-C Port 0: // Plugged in "4" PD Contract: Yes Power Role: Sink Data Role: Dfp VCONN: Off Negotiated: 36.000 V, 5000 mA, 180.0 W CC Polarity: CC1 Port Partner: Source EPR: Active (Supported) Sink Active: Yes USB-C Port 1: // Plugged in "5" PD Contract: Yes Power Role: Sink Data Role: Dfp VCONN: Off Negotiated: 36.000 V, 5000 mA, 180.0 W CC Polarity: CC1 Port Partner: Source EPR: Active (Supported) Sink Active: Yes ``` So they do detect and negotiate fine. ```auto .;cccccccccccccccccccccc;. OS: Fedora Linux 44 (KDE Plasma Desktop Edition) x86_64 .:cccccccccccccccccccccccccc:. Host: Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series) (AG) .;ccccccccccccc;.:dddl:.;ccccccc;. Kernel: Linux 7.2.11-200.fc44.x86_64 .:ccccccccccccc;OWMKOOXMWd;ccccccc:. Uptime: 27 mins .:ccccccccccccc;KMMc;cc;xMMc;ccccccc:. Packages: 8 (appimage), 112 (flatpak-system), 1 (flatpak-user), 3147 (rpm) ,cccccccccccccc;MMM.;cc;;WW:;cccccccc, Shell: bash 5.3.9 :cccccccccccccc;MMM.;cccccccccccccccc: Display (BOE0BC9): 2560x1600 @ 1.25x in 16", 165 Hz [Built-in] :ccccccc;oxOOOo;MMM000k.;cccccccccccc: Desktop Environment: KDE Plasma 6.7.5 cccccc;0MMKxdd:;MMMkddc.;cccccccccccc; Window Manager: KWin (Wayland) ccccc;XMO';cccc;MMM.;cccccccccccccccc' WM Theme: Breeze ccccc;MMo;ccccc;MMW.;ccccccccccccccc; Theme: Breeze (Dark) [Qt], Breeze [GTK3] ccccc;0MNc.ccc.xMMd;ccccccccccccccc; Icons: breeze-dark [Qt], breeze-dark [GTK3/4] cccccc;dNMWXXXWM0:;cccccccccccccc:, Font: Noto Sans (10pt) [Qt], Noto Sans (10pt) [GTK3/4] cccccccc;.:odl:.;cccccccccccccc:,. Cursor: breeze (30px) ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc:'. Terminal: konsole 26.8.1 :ccccccccccccccccccccccc:;,.. CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (16) @ 5.14 GHz ':cccccccccccccccc::;,. GPU 1: AMD Radeon RX 7700S [Discrete] GPU 2: AMD Radeon 780M Graphics [Integrated] Memory: 8.63 GiB / 30.64 GiB (28%) Swap: 2.59 MiB / 30.64 GiB (0%) Disk (/): 298.26 GiB / 1.82 TiB (16%) - btrfs Disk (/mnt/ScdDrive): 651.56 GiB / 915.80 GiB (71%) - ext4 Local IP (wg0-mullvad): 10.168.64.115/32 Battery (FRANDBA): 93% [AC Connected, Charging] Locale: en_GB.UTF-8 ``` I did test without the expansion cards. I’ve had the laptop for a bit more than 2 years now, so I’m not expecting any free stuff/warranty. I can still use it and charge it, even though I can only do the latter through that one specific port. What I would like is : 1. Figure if the problem comes from a software or hardware issue 2. Figure out the simplest/cheapest way for me to fix it, if any I did find this thread [Framework 16 Failing to charge from any port other that 1 for unknown reasons after laptop being on for a while. · Issue #40 · FrameworkComputer/SoftwareFirmwareIssueTracker · GitHub](https://github.com/FrameworkComputer/SoftwareFirmwareIssueTracker/issues/40) so I would not be surprised if my issue is similar. I did not want to waste the framework support team’s time, so I figured I could ask here first, as this is no emergency. Thanks in advance for any input ! ---
**Author:** ![flungs](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/flungs/32/41605_2.png) [@flungs](https://community.frame.work/u/flungs)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/laptop-refuses-to-charge-from-but-one-specific-port/85501/2 "2026-10-17T19:12:22Z")
I’ve had this issue semi-frequently when switching from different docks (TB3, 4, USB, etc) and USB-C PD supplies without giving thought to whatever power management system has to renegotiate whatever it negotiates with whatever it negotiates with. The ports get confused and fall back to a safe mode that doesn’t charge the battery. At least that’s my understanding, I am but a mere user. It seems to be more of an AMD issue than framework tbh. Luckily a battery disconnect via the BIOS sets everything back to right. > [@How does the battery disconnect feature work?](https://community.frame.work/t/how-does-the-battery-disconnect-feature-work/21390): > > I’ve read some of the threads about the battery disconnect option and still can’t wrap my head about how it works? Do I just enable it on BIOS while having the AC plugged in? What do I do if I want to use my battery again? Poweroff my laptop and disable it in the BIOS? ---
**Author:** ![Kuro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/kuro/32/25904_2.png) [@Kuro](https://community.frame.work/u/Kuro)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/laptop-refuses-to-charge-from-but-one-specific-port/85501/3 "2026-10-17T22:32:51Z")
It failed at first, so I tried to have it start with battery physically unplugged after disabling it through the UEFI. It failed to reach the OS a few times but succeeded after a few more attempts. I then shut it down, put the battery back, turned it on, and it now successfully charges from all the expected ports. So TLDR : issue fixed! (for now) Thanks for the help 😃 The “managing to boot but failing to reach the os” part would lead me to think it might be related to how the kernel talks with the power negotiation system, so the uefi knew it was fine, but the kernel thought that wasn’t the case perhaps ? Just an uneducated guess though