Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 3)
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Model description
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Gen 3.
- No optical drive. There is also a touch version.
- UEFI with BIOS-legacy fallback mode.
To ensure you have this version, run dmidecode:
# dmidecode -t system | grep Version Version: ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd
Support
Device | Working |
Intel graphics | Yes |
Wireless network configuration#iwlwifi | Yes |
ALSA | Yes |
Touchpad | Yes |
Camera | Yes |
Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Power management | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Configuration
Trackpad
Install xf86-input-synaptics and see Touchpad Synaptics for configuration.
Some people disable the Trackpad in the BIOS in favour of the Trackpoint.
Audio
Works with PulseAudio and ALSA installed. The built-in speakers, headphone, and mic all work.
Display
There are three options for displays:
- 14" FHD TN (1920 x 1080): Works
- 14" WQHD+ (2560 x 1440): Works, see HiDPI for configuration.
- 14" WQHD+ (2560 x 1440) Touch Screen: Works, see HiDPI for configuration.
Install xf86-video-intel to drive the display.
xorg-xbacklight works fine to adjust brightness levels.
HDMI
Works with xrandr. Use arandr or lxrandr for a GUI.
Fingerprint Reader
There are stable releases of libfprint that support this device. See Fprint for more details about how to configure it.