Re: [tlug] linux installed on lenovo ideapad

[Darren Cook <darren@example.com>]

> The other big thing to look at is the graphics driver, as that it tied 
> into the suspend process. I had trouble with the nvidia one (it is on my 
> list to go back and try again in case a recent update has fixed the 
> bug), so have been using the nouveau one. Each has their own quirks.

Expanding on this, the suspend problem I have is quite specific, it 
won't suspend if:

 Nouveau driver
 + second monitor plugged in (configured for side-by-side, not mirror)
 + closing laptop lid

No problems if no external monitor.

Using suspend key (or suspend from the menu, or commandline) is fine.

nvidia-535 driver can't control screen brightness but does 
suspend/resume okay. nvidia-545 can't control screen brightness and 
consistently fails to resume after suspend. I've yet to try nvidia-550.


When I poked around in the logs it seems like when the lid is shut it 
puts screen 0 to sleep but suspend sees screen 1 is still awake so 
decides to stay awake.
I didn't know how to fix that, so I've just got in the habit of pressing 
suspend before I close the lid.

Darren