Questions tagged [x230]

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Bluetooth not working on Xubuntu 16.04 Thinkpad x230

I just made a fresh installation of Xubuntu 16.10 on my Lenovo Thinkpad x230. Almost everything works perfectly except for the Bluetooth. In previous editions of Xubuntu the bluetooth has worked with this computer. When I try to launch the…
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fprint- Device already claimed (Ubuntu 18.04/Thinkpad X230)

I recently installed fprint with the intention of using it as a sign on method on my Thinkpad. However, it only seems to work on logon, and after this point it will return an error about it being claimed. I've tried to find any information from lsof…
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Login loop after enabling Intel Virtualization in BIOS

After Enabling Intel Virtualization technology and VT-x in the Bios of my Lenovo x230 (I needed it for Virtual Box), Ubuntu (14.04) will start normally until the Login screen appears. When I type the password of my account or try to login as a…
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Lenovo x230 wifi and hdd light not working

I just did a fresh install of 14.04.2 and my wifi and hdd lights are now not working. Does anyone know what the problem could be or how i could fix it? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
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How can I replace the top row of function key with media keys? (thinkpad)

The thinkpad x230 has a top row of function keys which can be used as media keys by pressing fn+FX I would like to not have to press the fn keys, i.e. only pressing F11 would start playing music. I believe this used to be the behavior of ubuntu on…
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Pressing the powerbutton does not do anything in Ubuntu (no menu)

When pressing the powerbutton in Xubuntu 14.04 a menu prompt would show and allow me to logout/shutdown/... etc. Now that I have installed Ubuntu 14.04 this is not the case anymore. How can I activate this menu?
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lenovo x230 trackpad stopped working

I wonder if any person has any ideas for help. I have a Lenovo x230 running ubuntu 12.04.2 which was working fine until a recent reboot. After which the touchpad has stopped working. The trackpointer and external mice all still work and touchpad is…
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X230 touchpad stops working after upgrade to 16.04

I have upgraded to 16.04 and now whenever I do some typing, the touchpad stops working after a few seconds on my Lenovo X230. Not working means I cannot control the cursor nor tap on the touchpad but the buttons work. Logging out and in makes it…
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Install Ubuntu GNOME 17.04 on X230 grub error

When I try to install Ubuntu GNOME 17.04 on my Thinkpad x230 it returns with this error: can't install GRUB on /dev/mmcblk0
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Wifi keeps dropping connection

I am running Ubuntu 14.04 on a Thinkpad X230 with Intel Centrino Advended-N 6205 wifi. On my home network everything is fine, but at work the connection keeps dropping after a minute of being connected. Any ideas? Thanks, Azalus
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No sound in 13.04 on a TP X230

All sound devices are correctly detected and modules loaded. Had a look at the community docuemntation and ran aplay -l in ther terminal and got this: cookies@ThinkPad-X230:~$ sudo aplay -l **** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices **** Home directory…
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Ubuntu 20.04 - 21.10 on Lenovo x230

I am new to Ubuntu and still quite new in using Linux. (I been using Elementary and Mint before). I would like to ask about if it is possible to successfully install (stable) one of the last 2 distribution. I would love if it will be 21.10. I have…
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NetworkManager show wifi as unavailable but there is connection with saved network

I have a problem with NetworkManager on Ubuntu 19.04 with Cinnamon environment installed on ThinkPad x230, it still shows that Wireless is unavailable but there is already set. Also there is possibility to manage wifi card using iwlist and output of…