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Lenovo X220 and low volume [specially in Linux]

Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by paolopani, Jan 12, 2013.

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Hi everybody,
i've googled this issue and found it affects other users, but didn't find any solution.

Problem is the audio level of my Lenovo X220 is very low, in the sense that there must be zero noise in the room to be able to hear the sound. I found the same happens in Windows, but in that case there's a trick using some setting from the Control Panel.

I am on Chakra-Linux (but I had the same problem in Opensuse) and use pulseaudio (but the same occurred even before i switched to it).

Any suggestion? Thanks!

Paolo

paolopani, Jan 12, 2013

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ALLurGroceries Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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Hi,

What is the trick you have to use in Control Panel in windows?

What version of the linux kernel are you running?

I have seen someone complain about this once but when I asked for details they never replied.

I haven't ever had this issue myself with Debian Sid.

ALLurGroceries, Jan 12, 2013

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^^^ Good questions, Also are you using internal speakers, external speakers, or headphones?

JOSEA, Jan 13, 2013

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