Questions tagged [tp-smapi]
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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 battery charging to 80% capacity?
So, I've…
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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-bat = active
I followed e.g. this tutorial…
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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 somewhere -- but I can't load the module.
When I use…
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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 /sys/devices/platform/smapi/BAT0
total 0
drwxr-xr-x 2…
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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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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 solve the issue.
However, I can't rebuild module with…
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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
make -C /lib/modules/3.19.0-18-generic/build…
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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
gives error :
modprobe: ERROR: could not insert…
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