When reinstalling Windows, try the Lenovo disc images, as longer battery times have been reported, probably due to custom drivers. But it seems that the same fatal issue has made it to Windows 10, despite Microsoft’s promise that Windows 10 would be a better operating system.
A can of compressed air may be useful too, and a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and cotton buds are good for cleaning, but not on the screen. The issue of laptops shutting down instead of going to sleep was first reported in 2015 on Windows 8 devices. The only tools you need for servicing a ThinkPad are a set of small screwdrivers and a nylon spudger (for taking the screen and keyboard bezels off), and possibly a pair of tweezers. Corporate bulk purchasers don't usually go for it. Not only will it have better brightness, colour, contrast and viewing angles - you will most probably more than make up the investment when selling it. When buying a new ThinkPad, consider taking the IPS screen option if possible, as it doesn't cost much. When buying a used ThinkPad, remember to check that the BIOS is not locked with a supervisor's password and that Computrace is not enabled and activated. For IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad laptop enthusiasts.