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ZBook crashes (turns off unexpectedly) when running on battery. So, (to make it sure) can we say no problem when power adapter is plugged ?

If yes, you can install tlpui from MXPI Test Repo, and see on Gui what's up ..
(or remove tlp for now to see if it helps, later you can install again if ...

That's a known problem with that laptop and here's a solution, as posted on the Spiceworks forum:

https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/1500322-hp-zbook-g2-17-freeze


Thank you. I have been using 3 ZBook machines with windows ove the last 6 years. Currently two different machines, 15 and 17 ...

j2mcgreg wrote: Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:57 pm We can't help you until you post the Quick system Info for your computer. Just follow these directions:

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=58633

Quick system info posted.

System: Host: <filter> Kernel: 5.6.0-2-amd64 x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 8.3.0
parameters: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-5.6.0-2-amd64
root=UUID=<filter> ro quiet splash
Desktop: KDE Plasma 5.14.5 wm: kwin_x11 dm: SDDM
Distro: MX-19.2_KDE_x64 patito feo August 16 2020
base: Debian GNU ...

ZBook crashes (turns off unexpectedly) when running on battery. Also when waking up from sleep... Makes system unusable for any serious work.

Are there any special Bios settings or some other settings that could solve this?

Yes, you are all right. It is an old machine, and I could probably use a lighter distro. The thing is, I like MX Linux especially in combination with KDE. I don't mind it being sluggish a little, just that it doesn't freeze. I am writing this now using Waterfox and it is better. Thanks for the help ...

Hi,

Newly installed MX Linux.

While using Firefox system slows down to a standstill. Can only move the mouse, but barely.

Waiting doesn't improve the situation.

Any tips?


System: Host: <filter> Kernel: 5.6.0-2-amd64 x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 8.3.0
parameters: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot ...