Error While Upgrading From Ubuntu 22.04 To 24.04: Tp-smapi-dkms Package Causes Kernel Build Failure (Lenovo ThinkPad T14)

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**Error while upgrading from Ubuntu 22.04 to 24.04: tp-smapi-dkms package causes kernel build failure (Lenovo thinkPad T14)**

Upgrading your Ubuntu system from 22.04 to 24.04 can be a straightforward process, but sometimes, you may encounter issues that can be frustrating to resolve. In this article, we will discuss a common problem that users of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 may face during the upgrade process, specifically related to the tp-smapi-dkms package.

The tp-smapi-dkms package is a driver for the ThinkPad's thermal and fan control. It is a dependency of the thinkpad-ec package, which is required for the ThinkPad's hardware to function properly. However, during the upgrade process from Ubuntu 22.04 to 24.04, the tp-smapi-dkms package can cause a kernel build failure, resulting in an error message.

The error message you may encounter during the upgrade process is as follows:

Removing old tp_smapi-0.41ubuntu1... 
dpkg: warning: while removing tp_smapi, directory '/var/lib/dkms/tp-smapi/0.41ubuntu1-x86_64' not empty
dpkg: warning: source 'tp-smapi' not found, but we're trying to configure 'tp-smapi-dkms:amd64'
dpkg: warning: source 'tp-smapi' not found, but we're trying to configure 'tp-smapi-dkms:amd64'
dpkg: error processing package tp-smapi-dkms (--remove):
 installed tp-smapi-dkms package pre-removal script subprocess returned error exit status 1
dpkg: too many errors, stopping
Errors were encountered while processing:
 tp-smapi-dkms

To resolve the issue, you can try the following steps:

Step 1: Remove the tp-smapi-dkms package

You can try to remove the tp-smapi-dkms package manually using the following command:

sudo apt remove tp-smapi-dkms

However, this may not resolve the issue, as the package is a dependency of the thinkpad-ec package.

Step 2: Reinstall the tp-smapi-dkms package

You can try to reinstall the tp-smapi-dkms package using the following command:

sudo apt install --reinstall tp-smapi-dkms

This may resolve the issue, but it's not a guaranteed solution.

Step 3: Remove the tp-smapi package

You can try to remove the tp-smapi package manually using the following command:

sudo apt remove tp-smapi

This may resolve the issue, but it's not a guaranteed solution.

Step 4: Reinstall the thinkpad-ec package

You can try to reinstall the thinkpad-ec package using the following command:

sudo apt install --reinstall thinkpad-ec

This may resolve the issue, but it's not a guaranteed solution.

Q: What is the tp-smapi-dkms package?

A: The tp-smapi-dkms package is a driver for the ThinkPad's thermal and fan control.

Q: Why is the tp-smapi-dkms package causing a kernel build failure?

A: The tp-smapi-dkms package is a dependency of the thinkpad-ec package, which is required for the ThinkPad's hardware to function properly. However, during the upgrade process from Ubuntu 22.04 to 24.04, the tp-smapi-dkms package can cause a kernel build failure, resulting in an error message.

Q: How can I resolve the issue?

A: You can try the following steps:

  • Remove the tp-smapi-dkms package
  • Reinstall the tp-smapi-dkms package
  • Remove the tp-smapi package
  • Reinstall the thinkpad-ec package

Q: Is there a guaranteed solution to resolve the issue?

A: No, there is no guaranteed solution to resolve the issue. However, trying the above steps may resolve the issue.

Upgrading your Ubuntu system from 22.04 to 24.04 can be a straightforward process, but sometimes, you may encounter issues that can be frustrating to resolve. In this article, we discussed a common problem that users of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 may face during the upgrade process, specifically related to the tp-smapi-dkms package. We also provided some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue. If you are still experiencing issues, you may want to seek further assistance from the Ubuntu community or a professional.