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Thinkpad trackpoint and trackpoint keys disabled after suspend
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Having to unload and reload the psmouse driver when resuming from suspend is a common problem. You can automate the process with a script though:
Create a new file in the /lib/systemd/system-sleep/ directory containing:
#!/bin/bash
case $1/$2 in
pre/*)
echo "Going to $2..."
# Place your pre suspend commands here, or `exit 0` if no pre suspend action required
modprobe -r psmouse
;;
post/*)
echo "Waking up from $2..."
# Place your post suspend (resume) commands here, or `exit 0` if no post suspend action required
sleep 2
modprobe psmouse
;;
esac
Make it executable:
sudo chmod a+x /lib/systemd/system-sleep/script-name
After the next reboot, the script will be active.
A script like this has worked for many people over the years. Of course your other option would be trying the previous kernel version and if it works sticking with it.
Notes when your script isn’t working:
-
Ensure the systemd suspend target is enabled.
- From the same accepted answer in the link, you may need to set
PATHfor external commands by inserting the following command into your script. Add any additional directories your commands may be in:PATH=/sbin:/usr/sbin:/bin:/usr/bin - If it still isn’t working, post a new question. Then drop a comment below with a link to the new question and I’ll have a look.