Tips for Lenovo Laptops With Linux
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Activate Conservation Mode (60% Battery)
Gain Admin Privileges:
sudo su
Check Current Status:
cat /sys/bus/platform/drivers/ideapad_acpi/VPC2004:00/conservation_mode
Activate Conservation Mode:
echo 1 > /sys/bus/platform/drivers/ideapad_acpi/VPC2004:00/conservation_mode
Deactivate Conservation Mode:
echo 0 > /sys/bus/platform/drivers/ideapad_acpi/VPC2004:00/conservation_mode
Fix the Internal Microphone
Guide from PipeWire discussion.
This issue could be related to Lenovo laptops since everyone who mentioned their laptop reported using Lenovo. Basically, you have to update ALSA to create a few dB of difference in capture volume between left and right.
I followed the guide and placed my files on ~/.config/asound.state (the fix) and ~/.config/autostart/alsarestore.desktop (autostart the fix on boot).
Fans not Working
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Lenovo Vantage: When I uninstalled Lenovo Vantage on Windows, it made the fan stop on Linux. I'm not sure why.
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If the fans are not working (especially while gaming), restart and keep pressing F2 (probably) to access the BIOS, then just exit without changes. I don't have an explanation for it, but the fans usually work for some days.
