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[TLP]-error: "tp-smapi = inactive (kernel module 'tp_smapi' not installed)" on thinkpad t460s

when I ask tlp for my battery status via sudo tlp stat -b I get the following status: +++ ThinkPad Extended Battery Functions tp-smapi = inactive (kernel module 'tp_smapi' not installed) tpacpi-...
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problem with tp_smapi on ubuntu 15.4 lenovo thinkpad e440

I can not load tp_smapi on my ubuntu15.4 lenovo thikpad e440. I get the following error : modprobe: ERROR: could not insert 'tp_smapi': No such device or address
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Unable to install tp_smapi 0.41 on Thinkpad T500

I have downloaded tp_smapi module for my Thinkpad T500 using the steps in ThinkWiki and ran make. it encountered no errors root@Forge:/storage/Repository/git/tp_smapi# make install HDAPS=1 FORCE_IO=1 ...
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how to disable charging in ubuntu when battery level is above 80 percent?

I tried various tutorials to stop charging laptop battery but it is not working on my Lenovo laptop. I tried following commands: sudo apt-get install tp-smapi-dkms sudo modprobe tp_smapi ...
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Tp_smapi on Thinkpad T440

I have a Thinkpad T440 with Ubuntu 14.04 (using i3wm). I have had trouble installing tp_smapi. I successfully installed it with dpkg -- can't remember whether I used apt or just downloaded it ...
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How to set battery charging thresholds on T420s

I have a ThinkPad T420s and would like to expand the battery service life (not maximize time the laptop can run off a battery) I have tp-smapi-dkms and sysfsutils installed, and when I run: $ ll /...
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Where do I get linux-headers-3.0.0 for 12.04

I'm pretty new to Ubuntu, so question may seem stupid. I have a module which used to work on my parents laptop. After several updates module no longer works, and I'm pretty sure, old kernel would ...
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How do I load the tp_smapi kernel module on a Lenovo Easypad?

I own a Lenovo EasyPad Z580 running Ubuntu and I'd like to manage more of the power management (battery). I found answers in this question about battery management on Lenovo systems: How can I limit ...
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