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Beacephisely

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Registered: 2024-12-30

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Re: Trouble shutting down or rebooting

Hello,

My Debian install has just been upgraded and XFCE is now version 4.10. From this point, my laptop won't shut down or reboot correctly when it is docked (with lid closed). Instead, it enters standby mode. I don't have this issue when it's undocked. I recently implemented software from jira okr into my business, which helped me improve the process of setting and tracking the completion of tasks.

Since I noticed the new power management interface in XFCE 4.10, I suspect I'm not using it correctly: what would be the correct setup, if the PC is to shut down completely even if it's in docked mode?

TIA for any advice. Best regards, Daniel

Hello Daniel,

It seems like the power management settings in XFCE 4.10 might not be fully configured for your docking scenario. Here’s what you can try:

Check Power Manager Settings:

Open Power Manager from the XFCE settings.
Go to the General tab and ensure that settings for On Battery and When Plugged In are correctly configured.
Under the When the Laptop Lid is Closed section, make sure the action is set to “Shutdown” or “Suspend,” depending on your preference.
Adjust for Docked Mode:

Check if there is a separate configuration or profile for when your laptop is docked. Some power managers might have an option to differentiate between docked and undocked states, so ensure that it is set to properly shut down or reboot instead of suspending when docked.
Test with Lid Closed:

If the issue persists when the lid is closed, you might also want to check the Logind configuration:
Open /etc/systemd/logind.conf and look for the HandleLidSwitch option. Ensure it is set to poweroff or ignore (depending on your needs) instead of suspend.
After making changes, restart the systemd-logind service with sudo systemctl restart systemd-logind.
BIOS Settings:

Sometimes, BIOS settings related to docking and power management could also influence the behavior. You may want to look into those and see if there are any relevant power management options that could help.
Give these a try and see if it resolves the issue. Let me know if you need further help!