r/thinkpad

Update on my AMD ThinkPad kernel project (formerly detkernel, now lowakernel)

Posted about this a little while back (https://www.reddit.com/r/LinuxOnThinkpad/comments/1u5s2p2/i_built_a_custom_kernel_specifically_for_amd/)

Renamed it to lowakernel (named after my dog, seemed more fitting and less egocentric, and also because I love this pup so much). Made some changes based on feedback:

- Updated to Linux 7.1.2-zen2

- Added Secure Boot / MOK signing instructions to the README

- Fixed NTSYNC missing from the universal build (it's a module now, loads automatically)

- Enabled CONFIG_ATH_REG_DYNAMIC_USER_REG_HINTS per a suggestion in the comments

- Build scripts and .config files are now in the repo so anyone can verify or build it themselves

Still two variants: universal (Zen1+) and zen5 (Ryzen AI 300, adds 500Hz tick, BBRv3, NTSYNC by default).

https://github.com/Detcom-GH/lowakernel

I'm having trouble starting my PC; it won't boot from the hard drive, and I want to check the BIOS settings, but I can't access them.

I cant believe i bagged this at an IT fair. the guy claimed that it couldnt be charged but I knew that it could be due to the infamous USB C ports issue. Took the risk and bought it knowing that if it could be a reset of the power that could fix it. Even not, fixing the usb c ports was not out of the question.

I went back, did a reset on the bottom of the device and voila it's charging again! To this day, I cat believe how light it is. :D

Hi!

I'm getting a laptop for college. I'm about to study systems engineering, and I saw this in FM, but I don't know if it's worth it.

Specs:

Intel Core i7-1165G7, 16 GB de RAM, 512 GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Edit: Ty for telling me it's not worth it

Im on my first year of EE and I had an hp pavillion i5 9300h and 1050 but i already had 6 years with it and it couldn't even tun cs2. I was looking strictly for a light laptop with gpu for running cad and simulation software and was thinking about a p1 I came across for 400$ with the same processor as this and an nvidia t1200. But i found this one for 191 and became 186 after a 5$ discount. I have a spare nvnme and I can Charge it with my 67w phone charger so I dont worry about that, Im so excited for it to arrive! Any tips and tricks on it? Or anything I should know?

Hi guys, I got this beauty for €40. It came with a 128GB Samsung 830 EVO, but I had a 256GB 850 EVO lying around, so I swapped that in and installed Linux Mint.

This thing still had its original thermal paste. It had apparently never been taken apart before either, since the screws had no visible wear. After about an hour of work, I managed to increase CPU performance by around 40% and reduce temperatures by 15–20°C.

Unfortunately, the plastic above the CPU fan, around the volume buttons, is now slightly lifted by about 1 mm. It didn't fit back perfectly and I have no idea why, but I decided to leave it alone instead of opening the laptop again and risking breaking something.

The original 56.2 Wh battery somehow still lasts up to 1.5 hours with mixed use and reports 98% health.

Overall, even small things like Bluetooth, the fingerprint scanner, sleep mode, the silly keyboard light, and all the status indicator LEDs work perfectly. I'm amazed by how nice this thing feels to use compared to the IdeaPad Gaming 3 I had and eventually got rid of because it was utter crap. It's insane that they were made by the same company.

The worst thing about this laptop is the horrible 1366×768 TN panel. Unfortunately, mine doesn't have the 1600×900 display. This is probably the worst laptop screen I have ever laid eyes on.

I actually want to use this machine, and I want to upgrade it, especially the display, but financially it makes absolutely no sense. I could have bought a second hand T470p for €150 with a 2K IPS display and much better performance.

I could also buy a parts-only 1600×900 panel T420 for 25-30 Euros and steal its display, but that would still be an old TN panel. So I am asking for advice: does it make any sense to spend around €100 on improving the display of a €40 laptop?

I also tried using my Samsung Tab S7+ as an external monitor. Unfortunately, SuperDisplay doesn't work on Linux, and the Linux-compatible screen-streaming methods I tried are so CPU-intensive that they overwhelm the poor 2nd-gen i5.

And thanks to the new EU import charges, ordering upgrade parts from China has become even less attractive.

I was using my x1 carbon 1st gen on my lap and instantly got burned when tried to see a YouTube video loool is this normal? I normally use my t420s or
The t420i and its never gets this hot :D

My Wifi card got whitelisted on ly lenovo thinkpad t530. How do i bypass this or how do i modify bios?

Planning to buy Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1, last time im asking about x13 yoga but apparently their unit is kind of broken. Is this one good? I've been eyeing this ThinkPad model lately.

Hello thinkpad community , i am planning to buy Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3.

My budget is 760$

I will be using this laptop mostly for web development and programming work

Price of brand new Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 in local market ( Georgia ) is 3k gel which is 1140$ , but i found other option for 720$ , Local market.

They say that it is new ( open box ) and has warranty of 1 year. Am thinking whether to buy this laptop for this price, i love specs and overall thinkpads but price of this one is kinda weird for me because new one has much higher price.

Hi everyone,

I have Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4. It has always worked and charged normally.

However, today, when I powered on my laptop, I suddenly got this BIOS warning

I have never seen this message before.

After pressing ESC, the laptop boots normally.

I'm wondering:

• Why would this message suddenly appear after months of normal use?
• Could this be related to a BIOS update or a battery issue?
• Is there anything I should check or do?

Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Hello guys

I have a Thinkpad T470s with i5-7200u and HD620 (8GB RAM)

what can I do to make it even more efficient? As far as I know, I changed the power plan etc., but I hope that more experienced users know something I don't know..