Laptop: ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 (AMD version)

[Harald-U]

Releases

Linux Mint 21.x

Compatibility

Works perfectly

Description of the hardware

• AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with Radeon 680M (integrated graphics)
• Realtek RTL8111/8168/8211/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
• Realtek RTL8852CE PCIe 802.11ax Wireless Network
• 2 M.2 NVME SSDs: SKHynix and Samsung
• Screen resolution 2560x1600~60Hz

Initially, the internal microphone did not appear in sound settings but with the first kernel update that was fixed. Everything else works without any problems.

Optional - Notes

No response

[apolloakapaul]

Did you add the second NVME?
Do you dual boot WIndows and Mint or do you only use Mint?
Thank you.

[Harald-U]

Yes, I added the second NVME, I moved it from my previous Thinkpad to the E16. The new E16 booted the Mint installed on the old Thinkpad without a problem (except for the undetected mic). The M.2 slots have different sizes, I think one is a 2242, I added a 2280. Both can take only one specific size.
I ordered the E16 without Windows from Lenovo, no dualboot, only Mint.
I went for the 2560x1600 display because it is a lot brighter than the others.

[apolloakapaul]

Thanks to Harald I ordered essentially the same computer except for the display. I was not able to get one without Windows 11. I ordered a second NVMe drive (Crucial 1 TB, 2280 form factor) for Mint.

Following instructions at https://dtptips.com/the-complete-guide-to-dual-booting-windows-and-linux-on-separate-drives/, I removed the original SSD, turned off Safe Boot, booted a live session from USB, and installed Mint on the new SSD. I then reinstalled the original SSD. To boot Windows I have to reactivate Safe Boot for now.

All works well with Mint 22.1.

[apolloakapaul]

Upgraded to Mint 22.2 Zara (Cinnamon). Fingerprint authentication is very convenient.