L142MU Linux support

mgois

New member
Hi

I'm planning on buying this laptop to exclusive run Linux Mint. I've read a fair amount of forum posts, namely the list in https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/linux-laptop-compatibility.60811/ but can't seem to find advice about this particular chassis. Any advice about it's suitability to run Linux without issues?

Thanks

Chassis & Display
Lafité Pro Series: 14" Matte Full HD 60 Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core Processor i5-1135G7 (2.4GHz, 4.2GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
40GB 2666MHz DDR4 (1 x 32GB Corsair SODIMM + 8GB SOLDERED)
Graphics Card
Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 65W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre Figure 8 European Power Cable
Battery
1 x Lafité Battery 73WH
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x THUNDERBOLT 4 + 2 x USB 3.2
Keyboard Language
LAFITÉ PRO SERIES SINGLE COLOUR BACKLIT PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee
1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Chassis
Clevo L142MU (i5-1135G7, FHD 60Hz N7, 8GB, Blank KB)
Delivery
3 DAY DELIVERY TO PORTUGAL
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 9 working days
 

mgois

New member
Indeed, I'm aware of that, which is a shame btw. It was more in the hope that anyone had successful (or otherwise) experience in running Linux in this chassis.
 

abssorb

Member
Chassis & Display
Lafité Pro Series: 14" Matte Full HD 60 Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core Processor i5-1135G7 (2.4GHz, 4.2GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
40GB 2666MHz DDR4 (1 x 32GB Corsair SODIMM + 8GB SOLDERED)
Graphics Card
Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)

I bought 2x Lafité Pro Series 15.6, with i7 XE Graphics and M.2, which is very close to L142MU
Works perfectly on Ubuntu 21.10 except I can't control backlit keyboard yet. Ubuntu being very close to Mint, seems viable.



It's worth noting that using linux is permitted on PCS machines and does not invalidate warranty.
 
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