Did I just bricked my laptop? I reinstalled ubuntu but after rebooting it would fall into bootloop with a “reset system” message. In the tutorial I read that sometimes it helps to enable secure boot, well I did that but now I can’t get into BIOS/UEFI at all. Laptop: lenovo thinkpad x1 carbon 3rd Anyone could help somehow?

  • Otherbarry@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyzEnglish
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    9 days ago

    In the tutorial I read that sometimes it helps to enable secure boot

    Just as an FYI, normally you would enable or disable secure boot before installing an OS, not after the fact. Otherwise you usually end up breaking the boot process.

    Normally you should be able to hit Enter and then follow prompts to get into the BIOS. Maybe hit ENTER then just keep hitting whatever key you were using to get into the BIOS prior (F2, DEL, etc.).

    If none of that works try powering off, removing the hard drive, then power back on & see if that lets you get back into the BIOS.

    If that still doesn’t work I suspect the laptop is still stuck in power on mode, maybe the internal battery is keeping it on. Try to see if you can actually power it off for real e.g. hold the power button down for x seconds until you see lights go out. Try to keep an eye on how the laptop behaves when powered on vs lower power mode vs full power off.