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02-03-2017, 05:46 PM
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LQ Newbie
Registered: Feb 2017
Posts: 3
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Fn and f5 keys not turning off wifi
I have a Lenovo ThinkPad running on a Linux system. I just went to use my computer and it says that my computer is disconnected from my wireless… I pressed Fn and F5 and nothing happened… How can I turn my Wi-Fi back on?
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02-03-2017, 06:00 PM
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LQ Veteran
Registered: Feb 2015
Location: USA
Distribution: Lubuntu 14.04, 22.04, Windows 8.1 and 10
Posts: 6,282
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KEMStephens
I have a Lenovo ThinkPad running on a Linux system. I just went to use my computer and it says that my computer is disconnected from my wireless… I pressed Fn and F5 and nothing happened… How can I turn my Wi-Fi back on?
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Hello and welcome to the forum 
First, please read the information here. The more information we have, the better we can help you. 
What is the exact model number of your Thinkpad? What is the distribution and version of Linux you're using? Also, was your wireless working before (with your current copy of Linux?)
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02-03-2017, 06:38 PM
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LQ Newbie
Registered: Feb 2017
Posts: 3
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I believe my model # is T410s
Release Linux mint 16 "petra"
Edition cinnamon 32 bit
I was on the couch using my laptop. We have a new
puppy and he jumped up and knocked it off my lap.
I picked it up and my Wi-Fi connection was lost
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02-03-2017, 09:42 PM
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LQ Veteran
Registered: Feb 2015
Location: USA
Distribution: Lubuntu 14.04, 22.04, Windows 8.1 and 10
Posts: 6,282
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KEMStephens
I believe my model # is T410s
Release Linux mint 16 "petra"
Edition cinnamon 32 bit
I was on the couch using my laptop. We have a new
puppy and he jumped up and knocked it off my lap.
I picked it up and my Wi-Fi connection was lost
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Hi...
Thank you for providing these details. Take a look at the video here and see if that helps. Note the switch on the right hand side at the front. See if that has been switched off. Then check your BIOS as mentioned in the video. If there is no switch and/or if this does not work for some reason, please post back with the necessary details, along with the results of this command....
To open a terminal, please see this page.
Regards...
Last edited by ardvark71; 02-03-2017 at 09:46 PM.
Reason: Added information and link.
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02-03-2017, 10:00 PM
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LQ Guru
Registered: Dec 2011
Distribution: Slackware, Debian 12, Devuan & MX Linux
Posts: 9,528
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02-04-2017, 09:57 AM
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LQ Newbie
Registered: Feb 2017
Posts: 3
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Well I feel like an idiot.... but could they make that switch any
Smaller?! Lol thanks for all your help. Flicked the switch and I'm
Good to go!
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02-04-2017, 12:52 PM
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LQ Guru
Registered: Dec 2011
Distribution: Slackware, Debian 12, Devuan & MX Linux
Posts: 9,528
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Glad to hear your back in business.
Don't forget to mark your thread SOLVED.
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02-04-2017, 01:47 PM
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LQ Veteran
Registered: Feb 2015
Location: USA
Distribution: Lubuntu 14.04, 22.04, Windows 8.1 and 10
Posts: 6,282
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KEMStephens
thanks for all your help. Flicked the switch and I'm
Good to go!
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Hi...
Don't feel bad, it's an oversight anyone can make. I'm glad you got it working. If you would, please mark this thread as "SOLVED" by clicking on "Thread Tools" directly above your initial post. Thanks!
Regards... |
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