Comment 94 for bug 1958019

(In reply to darnellkeithj from comment #80)
> (In reply to Cameron from comment #79)
> > Alas, I doubt litigation is on the table.
> >
> > I also absolutely would not have purchased this laptop had I known sound
> > support would have been an issue in Linux (or at least returned it
> > within the first 30 days had I known 6 months later this would still be
> > ongoing). I received mine back in August... Now I'm starting to eye new
> > laptops already because I don't have any sound. However, now I'm also
> > concerned that comparatively spec'ed laptops may also have sound issues
> > potentially due to amplifier sound chips that could result in the same
> > problem.
> >
> > At some point in the near future, I may resort to purchasing new laptops
> > and returning them within 30 days if there are any issues under Linux,
> > because I simply can't assume they'll be addressed.
> >
> > Lenovo not wanting to put any developer time into drivers doesn't
> > necessarily mean they're refusing documentation. Perhaps a code bounty
> > could work? I'd be willing to donate to that cause.
> >
> > On 2/14/21 2:20 PM, <email address hidden> wrote:
> > > https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=208555
> > >
> > > --- Comment #78 from <email address hidden> ---
> > > (In reply to Jim33 from comment #77)
> > >> (In reply to Jaroslav Kysela from comment #43)
> > >>
> > >>> Contact Lenovo, if you can, for help (BIOS - Linux support). They are
> > >>> supporting more the non-gaming hardware in Linux (ThinkPad/ThinkStation
> > >>> series).
> > >> I don't think there is much help to expect from Lenovo. I contacted
> > support
> > >> and after a detailed email explaining the issue on my dual boot
> Win/Linux
> > >> system I got this:
> > >>
> > >> "Thank you for your E-Mail. I will gladly help you.
> > >> Our devices are all tested to work with only windows, and no other OS.
> > >> If you have any other questions, I will gladly answer them."
> > >>
> > >> Good that he will "gladly help me"... ;-)
> > >>
> > >> I have a Legion 7i running Ubuntu 20.04 default kernel.
> > >> If I would have knew this issue before I would have probably bought
> > another
> > >> laptop.
> > > There needs to be a push by the linux community and possible litigation
> to
> > > force companies to provide documentation
> > >
>
> Do try to install Archlinux and use the kernel
> https://gitlab.com/manfromva/manfromva/-/tree/master/Kernels
>
> I have a Duet 7i with the same sound system and I currently have sound. It
> didn't work for me on endeavoros but works with Arcolinux and Garuda so far.

Do you mind posting the results of alsa-info?
I could not access the kernel link. Is it a private project?