Driver Lid Switch 🛑💻

Description

This Ansible role configures lid switch behavior on Linux systems where the default behavior does not work correctly—particularly on laptops like the HP Spectre x360 14-ef2777ng running Manjaro Linux, Wayland, and GNOME. By default, closing the lid can trigger hibernation or suspend incorrectly, even while docked or on external power.

This role integrates setup-hibernate to configure hibernation support and sets systemd rules to define proper lid switch behavior based on power state.

Overview

This role addresses a common issue on Linux laptops: closing the lid while docked or plugged in leads to unintended sleep or hibernation. It installs the necessary hibernation tools and updates /etc/systemd/logind.conf to:

Hibernate on lid close when on battery
Lock the session when on AC power or docked

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to enforce a consistent and predictable lid switch behavior across power states, improving usability on laptops that otherwise behave unpredictably when the lid is closed.

Features

Installs setup-hibernate: Uses pkgmgr to install and initialize hibernation support.
Systemd Integration: Applies proper logind.conf settings for lid switch handling.
Power-aware Configuration: Differentiates between battery, AC power, and docked state.
Idempotent Design: Ensures safe re-runs and minimal unnecessary restarts.

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Credits 📝

Developed and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.
Learn more at www.veen.world

Part of the CyMaIS Project
License: CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)