Brand of laptop computers originally designed, manufactured and sold by IBM and now owned by Lenovo.
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How to fix slow wireless on machines with Intel wireless cards?
I have looked through all the previous questions but turning power management off for the Wi-Fi card didn't work. This problem seems to be with the Lenovo Thinkpads. I switched to Ubuntu 11.10 from ...
3
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1answer
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Deleted my Ubuntu partition
I normally dual-boot with 12.04 and Win XP pro sp3 on a Thinkpad R60. I needed to reinstall windows because of problems piling up, so I ran the computer's built-in hard-disk recovery software. I ...
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Ubuntu on Thinkpad Edge 11/13/14/15
I think a community wiki on problems (and solutions) when installing Ubuntu (10.10) on a Thinkpad Edge 11 would be nice (because I just got one ;)). I'll contribute with my own problems and solutions, ...
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Enabling Mic Mute button and light on Lenovo Thinkpads
I have a mic mute button on my Lenovo Thinkpad T420 , but it doesn't work.
So I tried xev command to monitor press event, and that key wasn't captured.
Is there anyway to fix it , like add raw key ...
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What is the best way to configure a Thinkpad's TrackPoint?
The previously useful ThinkWiki pages appear quite outdated. I am trying to permanently change my TrackPoint sensitivity and speed settings and enable middle mouse button scrolling. I have tried ...
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Where do I have to paste an “xinput” command so that it executes it when GNOME is started?
On my Thinkpad I need to execute something like this in the terminal:
xinput set-int-prop "TPPS/2 IBM TrackPoint" "Evdev Middle Button Emulation" 8 1
so that my the 2 buttons on my touchpad emulate ...
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1answer
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How to (un)dock IBM Thinkpad X41 from X4 Dock(ing station) successfully?
I'd like to start using my docking station again; however, it still doesn't work as it should, see the following bug descriptions (with special focus on Thinkpad X41 & the X4 Dock). Given that it ...
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How do I make Thinkpad X220T Tablet with multitouch screen rock with Ubuntu 12.04?
I am have a Thinkpad X220T with the multitouch screen. This model comes with two options for the screen, only one has the multitouch capabilities. My question is strictly about touchscreen NOT the ...
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How to install a NVIDIA driver for 11.10 [duplicate]
I have a Thinkpad T61p with Quadro FX570M. I just installed the Ubuntu 11.10.
I have tried to download the driver LINUX DISPLAY DRIVER - X86 version 295.20 from NVIDIA, but I do not manage to install ...
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Unable to install/boot 11.04 on a ThinkPad L520
I have just got a ThinkPad L520 and my first step, naturally, is to install Ubuntu.
I've got the 11.04 amd64 Alternate CD, but every time I run anything from the first menu I just get a blank screen.
...
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5answers
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Thinkpad middle button scrolling
I'm running Ubuntu on my Thinkpad T60. Is there a way to get the middle button to act like a scroll like it would when it runs Windows?
I'd like to be able to hold the middle button down and scroll ...
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How to disable touchpad while using trackpoint on a Thinkpad?
Thinkpads (e.g. X230 that I'm using) have both a trackpoint and a touchpad. The touchpad is disabled when typing.
However, when I'm using the trackpoint, I often touch the touchpad as well, and ...
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How to enable fingerprint device for Thinkpad t430s in 12.04?
I followed different tutorials to enable fingerprints reading, but without luck.
Fingerprint GUI keeps saying no device found.
Any help on this?
= Edit Following first answer =
I followed the ...
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1answer
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Wifi range issues and intermittent dropouts, Thinkpad Edge
If I am more than a couple of metres from my access point (and I'm seeing this across various APs) with my newish Thinkpad Edge 15, running 10.10, the wifi performance becomes ... flaky. When this is ...
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1answer
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ThinkPad T420s won't boot in NVS 4200M enabled
I have Ubuntu 12.04 installed on my Lenovo ThinkPad T420S.
In BIOS I have an option to select graphical card: integrated intel card or NVS 4200M (or NVIDIA Optimus which is out of scope now).
When I ...
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Will long-term use of ubuntu via wubi harm my PC?
I do see a part of my question being discussed already. The specific answer I'm looking for is, will LONG-TERM use of Ubuntu via Wubi harm my PC (i.e cause irrevocable h/w failure or damage my ...
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1answer
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How do you make the keyboard brightness button adjust at smaller intervals? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to increase brightness in smaller steps?
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad T60 running Oneiric. According to the files in /sys/class/backlight, I should be able to adjust the ...
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1answer
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Lenovo ThinkPad L520 slows down when AC power adapter is plugged in
I have a new laptop Lenovo ThinkPad L520 (7859-5BG) Core i5-2520M(2.5GHz) with 4GB RAM.
Having installed Ubuntu 11.10 32-bit, while browsing with Chrome on GNOME classic (no effects), I noticed 173% ...
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1answer
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How do I set up the touchpad of a Lenovo x121e
I am using a Laptop Lenovo x121e (AMD-Version). The laptop has a Synaptics touchpad/trackpoint combination. The touchpad is very "jumpy" when trying to tap the pad for a mouse click.
Normal mouse ...
2
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1answer
773 views
integrated webcam issues lenovo t430u ubuntu 12.10
I am fairly new user to Ubuntu. I have a fresh install of 64 bit Ubuntu 12.10 with the gnome remix. The laptop is Lenovo thinkpad T430u. The issue is my integrated laptop webcam is not working with ...
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1answer
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After suspend/hibernate Fn keys function is inverted ThinkPad X121e
On my ThinkPad X121e running Ubuntu 11.10 I have a problem with the Fn key after the laptop went to suspension mode or hibernate (does not matter which one, occurs with both).
After resuming from ...
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Constant freezes on new Sandy Bridge Thinkpad
I've had my Thinkpad T420 (integrated graphics, 8GB RAM, i5) for less than a month. I couldn't successfully install Natty (installer finished, but wouldn't boot), so I went with Maverick instead. On a ...
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2answers
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Lenovo ThinkPads, brightness function keys make two steps instead of one, looking for workaround [closed]
do you know any workaround for this very long lasting bug buried somewhere in kernel or in gnome-power-manager, please? Thanks in advance. See description:
...
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1answer
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Cannot set tp_smapi thresholds on a Thinkpad
I have a thinkpad edge 13, with the package tp-smapi-dkms installed. As described in these instructions, I have also run sudo modprobe tp_smapi, and added tp_smapi to /etc/modules
Before upgrade to ...
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3answers
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What is the “floppy0” icon in Computer? [closed]
My ThinkPad X60 doesn't have a floppy drive. What is this "floppy0" icon for?
ak@myo5a:~$ ls -l /media/
total 8
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 7 2010-04-29 13:05 floppy -> floppy0
drwxr-xr-x 2 root ...
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How can I solve display glitches and poor performance with ATI fglrx driver on my ThinkPad X100e?
I noticed that video performance on my Thinkpad X100e was very poor compared to Windows 7, so I installed the ATI fglrx proprietary drivers by using the "Additional Drivers" dialogue box. The system ...
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5answers
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Unity and games don't work on new Thinkpad T420
Here's my setup:
Lenovo ThinkPad T420, brand new
NVIDIA Graphics Card
4GB of Ram
128GB Solid State Drive
Intel Core i5 Processor
Given these specs, there's no reason games and Unity shouldn't be ...
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5answers
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Install Ubuntu on ThinkPad, recovery section must remain intact
I want to install Ubuntu on a Lenovo ThinkPad T500 that I've got. However, due to some licensing and warranty issues, the recovery section on the disk (the one that enables the "ThinkVantage" button) ...
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3answers
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How to enable finger printer with Thinkpad X230
I am a newbie with Ubuntu and Linux, and I just switched from Windows 8. I have installed 12.04 on my new Lenovo Thinkpad x230. It seems everything else works perfectly except the finger printer. I ...
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1answer
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Integrated webcam in lenovo t410 not working with 12.04
I have a Lenovo T410 with an inbuilt webcam and I haven't been able to get the webcam working. I tried skype, cheese, both just give me a black window. The microphone works fine with skype, by the ...
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Fix hibernate on Thinkpad X60 with 12.04 Precise Pangolin
I own a ThinkPad X60, hibernate used to work on 10.04 Lucid Lynx, but no longer works correctly on 12.04.
I am aware of how to enable hibernate in Power Manager.
The problem here is, in the default ...
3
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1answer
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Unable to use built-in mic on Lenovo Thinkpad x300 due to regression bug from 1 year ago [closed]
I'm using a LiveUSB of Ubuntu 10.10 to see if this bug I reported in Aug 2009 has been fixed. Sadly, it seems like it has not.
This is what I did to test: I booted with a Ubuntu 10.10 LiveUSB, I ...
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Middle Button on ThinkPad Not Working with 10.10 update
I have a lenovo thinkpad and the center scrolling button isn't working with the trackpoint anymore... it worked in prior versions of Ubuntu with GPointing Device Settings, but not with 10.10.
Now, it ...
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1answer
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No HDMI sound output on Thinkpad X1
I'm having problems getting my sound to output via HDMI to my TV.
When I go to Sound Settings, the HDMI device does not appear.
~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: PCH ...
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1answer
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ThinkPad T420s docking station: no sound on external speakers
When I plug external speakers into the docking station for Thinkpad T420s i get no sound (internal speakers mute).
P.S. I know the solution but it seems to be ok post problem specific solution in ...
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How can I power-off the LCD on my Thinkpad?
I'm using ubuntu 12.04. When I use Fn+F3 on Windows the LCD turns off correctly. On Ubuntu it just puts the screen in screen saver mode.
What should I do to have the same behavior on Ubuntu as on ...
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2answers
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How to change CPU fan speed on ThinkPad?
I checked this post on AskUbuntu, but like the OP my BIOS does not have a setting for 'smart fan'. My BIOS though has something similar called 'Thermal Performance' wherein it's already set to maximum ...
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0answers
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12.04 LTS with malfunctioning WIFI WLAN, how to fix it? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to prevent WLAN connection from dropping permanently on a Fritz USB WLAN N stick?
12.04 WiFi Wlan is not getting connected or very poor connection although showing ...
0
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1answer
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Can't enable wireless on Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 520
I've tried several things like mentioned in the forums, but I'm at a loss. Everything works fine except wireless Internet. I see using Terminal that it detects the drive but it is disabled. I go to ...
0
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1answer
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INtel 3956ABG WPA wireless not working on Thinkpad T60
I recently upgraded my Thinkpad T60 from Ubuntu 11.04 to 11.10. My wireless worked on 11.04 without a problem. Using 11.10, it detects all the wireless networks available, but will not connect to it. ...
0
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1answer
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Thinkpad W510 with default graphics drivers shows weird brightness issues
Hey guys, I am currently running 10.10 - 32 bit on a new Thinkpad W510 with nVidia Quadro FX 880M graphics card. I am running with the default graphics drivers that installed with ubuntu install.
My ...
