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
: Usespkgmgr
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.
More Ressources
- https://chatgpt.com/share/67ed14d0-4220-800f-a592-82513553fb97
- https://chatgpt.com/share/67ed1520-8a54-800f-98a5-12372413994a
- https://chatgpt.com/share/67ed158b-66d4-800f-b418-e52460c225ce
Credits 📝
Developed and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.
Learn more at www.veen.world
Part of the CyMaIS Project
License: CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)