Please note that I received help in translating the archlinux code. The site below lists out the solution for anyone else trying to resolve this problem on their laptop.
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/15774 ** Bug watch added: github.com/systemd/systemd/issues #15774 https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/15774 ** Changed in: systemd (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid => In Progress -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Touch seeded packages, which is subscribed to systemd in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1848862 Title: HP Elitebook 840 G1 - 19.10 - Microphone mute key does not work Status in systemd package in Ubuntu: In Progress Bug description: I just installed Ubuntu 19.10 on my HP Elitebook 840 G1. Switching from Windows to Ubuntu for personal use. The mic does not enable/disable with FN+F8 combo and the light is constantly on. I found the following solution to my problem. However, I do not know how to implement it in Ubuntu 19.10 (new to Ubuntu and generally not as techinical). https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/HP_EliteBook_840_G1#Enable_the_microphone_muting_key 1. Would greatly appreciate if someone could point me to step by step instructions to install the code from the link above. I can report back if this resolve the issue. 2. Also, is there a way to incorporate a fix for this issue with HP laptops in Ubuntu going forward? When I was searching for a fix, I found this to be a widespread issue with various HP laptops and Ubuntu dating back a couple years. Many thanks. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/systemd/+bug/1848862/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages Post to : touch-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
