[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: corrupted BIOS due to Intel SPI bug in kernel

My laptop: Mediacom Smartbook 14 Ultra M-SB14UC is fixed with official fix provided in description of this bug report. Thank you <3 ** Description changed: An update to linux kernel on Ubuntu 17.10 that enabled the Intel SPI drivers results in a serial flash that is read only in Intel

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

So, updating the Kernel solves this isue? Or I got it wrong? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

Same happens on Mediacom Smartbook 14 Ultra (M-SB14UC). Can't save bios settings or boot USB. Is there a fix, since I needed to install Windows from USB on my machine? ** Description changed: SRU Justification Impact: Many users are reporting issues with bios corruption with 17.10.

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1316284] Re: [HP Probook 4540s] Load/Unload Cycle Count

Sorry for late reply but my laptop was on service, my battery broke. I have tried that (sudo hdparm -B 255 /dev/sda) but the problem is still there. I am forced to use Windows for now until we fix this, beacuse the higher load cycle gets, I have felling that my battery level get lower. Ever

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1316284] Re: Load/Unload Cycle Count

I check another laptop for this problem, and it is the same. Load cycle is climbing fast on battery. Laptop is mini laptop Aspire One D255. ** Description changed: - I have a little a bit of a problem with my Ubuntu. + I have a little a bit of a problem with my Ubuntu (and Mint on other laptop

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1316284] Re: Load/Unload Cycle Count

Laptop is HP Probook 4540s with Seagate 750GB HDD. smartctl 6.2 2013-07-26 r3841 [x86_64-linux-3.13.0-24-generic] (local build) Copyright (C) 2002-13, Bruce Allen, Christian Franke, www.smartmontools.org === START OF INFORMATION SECTION === Model Family: Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 (AF)

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1316284] Re: Load/Unload Cycle Count

Done kernel upgrade. Still having same problems. New kernel also broke my WiFi, and now Ubuntu asks me verification (pass enter) of my wifi connection in endless loop. As for hdpram that didn't work also. Load/Unload Cycle Count still climbing fast under Linux. kernel-bug-exists-upstream Bug