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I encountered the same issue with the fans—they stayed active most of the time or turned on/off intermittently, even when temperatures were low. To address this, I created a Linux utility to manage fan curves and power settings. The tool available at Lenovo Legion Linux (https://github.com/johnfanv2/LenovoLegionLinux) allows similar configurations in Windows, such as Legion Toolkit or LegionFanControl. It functions on most Legion 5 or 7 models, though a few older variants are excluded (like LegionFanControl). The methods suggested by @Gokul_P aren't effective. For quieter operation and cooler temps (ideal for reading, coding, writing), place the laptop on its back using a book. This typically raises temperatures by 5–10 degrees and keeps fans off or at low speed. I set the laptop to "hybrid graphics" mode in BIOS and let applications run on the internal GPU unless specified otherwise (on-demand). Standard programs use the CPU, while the NVIDIA GPU handles intensive tasks. This setup extends battery life noticeably. I use a regular Ubuntu distribution.
Someone I know used an Acer TravelMate P256 with a Linux distribution a while back. It worked fine at first, especially for its intended purpose. However, the build quality isn’t great—it seems the laptop won’t boot properly anymore. When you turn it on or off, you only notice a brief blue light flickering before it shuts down instantly. Other laptops from this era typically last decades, but this one feels poorly constructed. It appears the design makes it tough to swap out key components, and the parts are fragile when you try to repair it.
I notice several items with at least 8 Acres on them, all running Linux. They all have SSDs installed and are working fine. One is described as straightforward, needing just two screws. Another has a space for an SSD but lacks cables; they switched to using an M.2 card instead.
Set up Ubuntu 22.04 on a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro without issues. Steer clear of distros with kernels older than 5.18; I experienced occasional freezes on Fedora with the newest kernel. After researching, it turns out the problem was linked to the kernel itself.
Which processor did you choose? I was considering this model or the Tuxedo laptop. How does the battery performance compare?
You recently received an Asus G15 Advantage Edition tailored for Linux and it performs excellently. The ease of use comes from AMD's design choices. Playing games on Fedora with Wayland feels smooth and enjoyable.
Penguin and tuxedo both originate from the UK, giving you access to Entroware as well.