Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 3) - ArchWiki

# 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.

## See also

- Dual-Booting Arch Linux on Lenovo X1 Carbon 3rd gen
- X1C3 on Archlinux
- ThinkWiki

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- Lenovo