[SOLVED] SSD / HDD HP Laptop Install/Network Problems

loftus49 · 01-09-2020, 12:36 PM

Yes, shrunk by 90 G. Now have a "C:" (SSD) drive with 87.89 Unallocated partition.

colorpurple21859 · 01-09-2020, 03:15 PM

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Name [00000003] Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter

From this site https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new

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You will need to install "make", "gcc", "kernel headers", "kernel build essentials", and "git".

If you are running Ubuntu, then

sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic build-essential git

### Section for RTL8822BE and RTL8822CE

The drivers for these devices are found in the rtw88 branch. To get the codes, you need to do the following:

git clone http://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new.git -b rtw88
cd rtlwifi_new
make
sudo make install

When your kernel changes, then you need to do the following:
cd ~/rtlwifi_new
git pull
make
sudo make install

Remember, this MUST be done whenever you get a new kernel - no exceptions.

These drivers will not build for kernels older than 4.14. If you are using a kernel newer than 5.2,
I suggest that you use the driver built into the kernel!

colorpurple21859 · 01-09-2020, 03:30 PM

a search of your ssd problem came across two possible work arounds:
https://ubuntu-mate.community/t/cant...-install/18463
https://askubuntu.com/questions/1153...-cant-find-ssd
The "pci=nomsi" is something you will have to put at the usb boot menu without the quotes.

loftus49 · 01-12-2020, 12:55 PM

After re-partitioning the SSD, I was able to install Ubuntu 19.04 on it (I think). But the "No Adapter" issue continues on Linux. And, without wifi/internet connectivity, I can't load down install "make", "gcc", "kernel headers", "kernel build essentials", and "git" to Linux as you suggest. Can I do anything via the CLI to get wifi working?

As requested I posted the adapter info (on previous page).

I could use an ethernet cable to hook the laptop up to the internet without wifi. But getting the adapter issue fixed would still be a priority. After all it is a laptop. I'll try to install "make", "gcc", "kernel headers", "kernel build essentials", and "git" using an ethernet cable connection to the internet.

I'll keep you posted.

colorpurple21859 · 01-12-2020, 03:19 PM

Use the ethernet cable to installed the required packages to get wifi working as per post #32.

loftus49 · 01-12-2020, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by colorpurple21859

Use the ethernet cable to installed the required packages to get wifi working as per post #32.

OK .. will do.

loftus49 · 01-12-2020, 05:35 PM

When I insert "sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic build-essential gitP
I get:

loftus49@LaptopGame:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic build-essentials git
[sudo] password for loftus49:
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Unable to locate package build-essentials

E: in Windows is the HDD drive and the SSD is C: ... is Linux installed on the wrong drive?

colorpurple21859 · 01-12-2020, 05:41 PM

Try it without the s build-essential

loftus49 · 01-12-2020, 05:50 PM

That worked .. .. now what?

loftus49 · 01-12-2020, 08:06 PM

SUCCESS !

colorpurple21859 is a wizard! Many thanks. It is working now and connecting via wifi to the internet. To all of you who graciously helped, thank you very much.

I have purchased a 1 TB SSD drive to replace the 1 TB HDD as a data drive. That's my next project. Any thoughts or suggestions here are ALWAYS appreciated!

Duane

colorpurple21859 · 01-12-2020, 08:31 PM

No wizard here, I have to do something similar on my laptop.