linrunner/TLP

Ubuntu kernel 6.8.0-39-generic fails to boot

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[x] I've read and accepted the Bug Reporting Howto
[x] I've provided all required tlp-stat outputs via Gist (see below)

Describe the bug

Linux Mint 22 does not boot if tlp is installed and/or enabled. After mint logo, before desktop (cinnamon) appears, I get a black screen.

Expected behavior

Laptop (thinkpad t480) booting and shutting down normally.

To Reproduce

Additional context
I thought it was due to a LM 22 upgrading issue, so I decided to do fresh install. The problem seemed to be resolved, but after I installed some apps, the problem came back. After testing, I am quite sure that tlp is causing the problem. 80% of the times it does not boot, and sometimes it does not even shutdown.
I have the feeling that failing to boot is more likely to happen when using battery than when using AC, but I'm not very sure about this.
When tlp was installed I think it recommended me installing "tp-smapi-dkms smartmontools linux-tools-generic | linux-tools", not sure how relevant it is though.

Hi,

in fact, I recently had boot hangs with my X1 Carbon 6th, the same hardware generation as your T480.

I found out that it was due to the kernel 6.8.0-39-generic. The problems do not occur with 6.8.0-38-generic. Please try booting with -38.

Hi,

Thank you. I booted a couple of times with 6.8.0-38-generic with no issues.
Should I report it to Ubuntu?

Yes, I would suggest that.

Apparently it's been solved with 6.8.0-40-generic. I no longer experience boot hangs.

Great. Thanks for your feedback