# MiniBook **URL:** https://forum.chuwi.com/c/laptops/minibook/41.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.chuwi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.chuwi.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Minibook X N150 Makes Noise When Plugged In & At 100% Battery](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-n150-makes-noise-when-plugged-in-at-100-battery/51333)
**Author:** [@ChrisCurmudgeon](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/ChrisCurmudgeon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-n150-makes-noise-when-plugged-in-at-100-battery/51333 "2025-06-10T08:05:50Z")
ZMinBXY4H241201274 Temu Purchased 4/26/25 My N150 also makes an awful noise when plugged in and at 100%. It sounds like an old HDD spinning in there. I just got it and am wondering if there is a fix or should I consid… --- ## [Chuwi US minibook N100 Buy Now?](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/chuwi-us-minibook-n100-buy-now/51157)
**Author:** [@dschoi00](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/dschoi00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/chuwi-us-minibook-n100-buy-now/51157 "2025-06-10T07:04:53Z")
On the Chuwi US site, MiniBook N100 is listed and there is “Buy Now” button. Laptop & Notebook-Laptop-Products-Chuwi Hi-tech | Tablets, Laptops, Mini PCs, Accessories or MiniBook N100 However, when the button is clicked… --- ## [MiniBook M3-8100Y battery replacement](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-m3-8100y-battery-replacement/50594)
**Author:** [@sasori](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/sasori)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-m3-8100y-battery-replacement/50594 "2025-06-10T06:42:29Z")
MiniBok M3-8100Y battery replacement Serial: ALK MiniB Q512G20010280 Where did I buy it: Indiegogo.com When did I buy it: January 28, 2020 I would like to replace the battery . where can I buy the battery? and is the… --- ## [Make sure you calibrate the display!](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/make-sure-you-calibrate-the-display/22458)
**Author:** [@lonea](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/lonea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/make-sure-you-calibrate-the-display/22458 "2021-04-08T02:18:29Z")
Since I got the unit almost two years ago, I always thought the screen got a blueish tint because well… it isn’t an a top tier product. Few days ago I decided to run the Windows display calibration tool, and let’s just … --- ## [SSD MPC0320/0H1](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/ssd-mpc0320-0h1/13798)
**Author:** [@Kobzar](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/Kobzar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/ssd-mpc0320-0h1/13798 "2025-05-09T04:11:42Z")
Hi 2 all. Can i use this ssd MPC0320/0H1 in my MiniBook? I want to install linux on it and use two OS on my device? --- ## [Minibook X N100 System Errors](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-n100-system-errors/50846)
**Author:** [@PWCrickman](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/PWCrickman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-n100-system-errors/50846 "2025-04-21T12:10:43Z")
I bought this laptop in October 2024 at Amazon.com. The serial number is ZMinBXHY4H240701274. I have recently saw two system errors reported. The first error has been reported multiple times and the second just once o… --- ## [Power on with the lid closed](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/power-on-with-the-lid-closed/50948)
**Author:** [@felince](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/felince)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/power-on-with-the-lid-closed/50948 "2025-04-18T10:15:01Z")
Hi, I’ll be using my N100 minibook X as a mini pc connected to a 27 inch Dell monitor via USB type c. I wondered if there’s a way of turning on the laptop without having to open the lid first. I did this with a very old… --- ## [BIOS Update - Mod/unlock](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/bios-update-mod-unlock/3113)
**Author:** [@kostas-k](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/kostas-k)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/bios-update-mod-unlock/3113 "2025-03-22T18:23:38Z")
A good point would trying to unlock BIOS and enable more options, but need someone to have that knowledge. Even trying to backup newer BIOS version from latest Minibooks for those with ealy version --- ## [Need help, BIOS for CHUWI CWI519 ZminiBEM2H220101910](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/need-help-bios-for-chuwi-cwi519-zminibem2h220101910/50042)
**Author:** [@devilmycry4](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/devilmycry4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/need-help-bios-for-chuwi-cwi519-zminibem2h220101910/50042 "2025-03-22T18:18:35Z")
hi everyone, my laptop is going blank,if charger pluggin led indicator is work but not going on. when i hold power button 10 seconds led blue is blink blink, and not turn on too. i have a usb flashing bios, my opinion t… --- ## [Need Driver for Chuwi MiniBook X N150](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/need-driver-for-chuwi-minibook-x-n150/50201)
**Author:** [@KT0169](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/KT0169)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/need-driver-for-chuwi-minibook-x-n150/50201 "2025-03-07T19:18:06Z")
Hello, Am looking for the Windows 11 Drivers for my Chuwi Minibook X N150 Serial Number: ZMinBXHY4H241201570 Thank you --- ## [Driver Windows 11 minibook X](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/driver-windows-11-minibook-x/33439)
**Author:** [@riverzhou](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/riverzhou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/driver-windows-11-minibook-x/33439 "2025-02-15T17:03:42Z")
Where can I download windows 11 drivers? --- ## [New Minibook X N150 announced!](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/new-minibook-x-n150-announced/49303)
**Author:** [@felince](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/felince)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/new-minibook-x-n150-announced/49303 "2025-01-23T09:19:10Z")
Hi everyone! The new model of the Minibook X has been announced. It will be powered by a slightly faster N150. I just hope mainly 2 things: Thinner screen bezels Longer lasting battery (current model tops at 4 hou… --- ## [MiniBook Screen Rotated When Booting to USB](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-screen-rotated-when-booting-to-usb/12549)
**Author:** [@bmckim](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/bmckim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-screen-rotated-when-booting-to-usb/12549 "2025-01-20T10:28:17Z")
Is there a way to avoid having the MiniBook screen rotated 90 degrees when booting from a USB Drive, such as a recovery USB drive? --- ## [Problem with display (Intel drivers) MiniBook X N100](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/problem-with-display-intel-drivers-minibook-x-n100/43202)
**Author:** [@AlexanderMakunin](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/AlexanderMakunin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/problem-with-display-intel-drivers-minibook-x-n100/43202 "2025-01-06T06:45:59Z")
Hello. Chuwi MiniBook X 10.51" N100 12/512GB. There is a problem with the display. Most likely the problem is with the Intel drivers. This behavior is not observed in the BIOS settings and in Windows 11 safe mode. Tri… --- ## [MiniBook X N100 don't start](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-n100-dont-start/48150)
**Author:** [@Blues93](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/Blues93)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-n100-dont-start/48150 "2024-11-07T21:31:23Z")
Hi, What is the procédure to force “deep re-start” or “safe mode” start on MiniBook X N100 ? --- ## [Minibook x n5100 keyboard not working](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-n5100-keyboard-not-working/47911)
**Author:** [@xjaziex](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/xjaziex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-n5100-keyboard-not-working/47911 "2024-11-07T10:59:17Z")
I just got this minibook yesterday and it was fine until I did a windows update and now the keyboard is out. I’m new to this and have no idea what I’m doing. --- ## [Minibook 8100y Esc key has its own mind](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-8100y-esc-key-has-its-own-mind/46778)
**Author:** [@feidujiujia](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/feidujiujia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-8100y-esc-key-has-its-own-mind/46778 "2024-09-29T11:12:09Z")
Got as a second-hand one. At first everything works well. However after several days of not using it, there is a problem with the keyboard. As I’m using linux, I tried to inspect the problem using evtest and wev, and t… --- ## [Minibook linux screen rotation](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-linux-screen-rotation/14995)
**Author:** [@walfin](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/walfin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-linux-screen-rotation/14995 "2024-09-20T20:32:16Z")
Hi, is there a way to change the screen rotation for the boot screen on linux as well as for the touchscreen? Currently, I am able to use KDE to change the screen orientation. However, when the machine is booting up and… --- ## [Minibook N100 availability in Europe](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-n100-availability-in-europe/45789)
**Author:** [@FezzFest](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/FezzFest)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-n100-availability-in-europe/45789 "2024-08-12T01:42:11Z")
Will it be possible to buy the 8" Minibook N100 in Europe soon? It has a webpage at MiniBook N100 but I cannot find it in any of the stores (not global nor Europe). I’d love to buy one. --- ## [Minibook X and Minibook 8 discontinued](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-and-minibook-8-discontinued/36745)
**Author:** [@Harry](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/Harry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/minibook-x-and-minibook-8-discontinued/36745 "2024-08-07T12:10:07Z")
Hello Chuwi Minibook X disappeared today from the store and Minibook 8 is only available in Japan. Any chance to see a follower in the future? --- ## [Linux on Chuwi Minibook 8](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/linux-on-chuwi-minibook-8/7071)
**Author:** [@alda.cerny](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/alda.cerny)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/linux-on-chuwi-minibook-8/7071 "2024-07-29T23:05:13Z")
Hi, I tried to install Linux (Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Mageia) on the M2 SSD. Unfortunately, after a while the system was frozen. I found that this is causing with NCQ, so when I last installed Mageia 7, I turned it off in th… --- ## [Usb charging minibook x](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/usb-charging-minibook-x/34776)
**Author:** [@Sqarko](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/Sqarko)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/usb-charging-minibook-x/34776 "2024-06-18T00:05:07Z")
I have a couple of questions about charging. What will happen if I connect the charger to the second USB port, not the dedicated one? Will it be destroyed? Will it be charged if I connect a 5V charger? What happens when… --- ## [Miniboox X battery change](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/miniboox-x-battery-change/38273)
**Author:** [@MaxDjz](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/MaxDjz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/miniboox-x-battery-change/38273 "2024-06-04T02:19:31Z")
After hours of searching, i finally found the battery of minibook x: Has anyone found a battery with far more mAh, compatible with Minibook X? --- ## [Chuwi Minibook doesn't work](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/chuwi-minibook-doesnt-work/23039)
**Author:** [@the\_jako](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/the_jako)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/chuwi-minibook-doesnt-work/23039 "2024-06-03T15:54:42Z")
Hello, I have a Minibook bought last year, it worked great till yesterday, when I plugged the charger to charge it then the computer turn off and when I tried to turn on again, the power led (blue) blink one time and no… --- ## [Chuwiminibook charging problem](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/chuwiminibook-charging-problem/22548)
**Author:** [@Chemistrynoob](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/Chemistrynoob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/chuwiminibook-charging-problem/22548 "2024-06-03T15:48:02Z")
I have an issue with Chuwiminibook(m3-8100Y minibook version) battery where it is only charging to like 20 percent and then stops, but sometimes immediately shows 100 percent but dies immediately after unplugging. I down… --- ## [Hipen H7 not works on Minibook X](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/hipen-h7-not-works-on-minibook-x/39021)
**Author:** [@avalevex](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/avalevex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/hipen-h7-not-works-on-minibook-x/39021 "2024-05-27T03:25:38Z")
I have just bought HiPen H7 for my Minibook X, but it doesn’t seem to work. Any idea on how can I make it work? --- ## [Mini HDMI not working](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/mini-hdmi-not-working/44637)
**Author:** [@bree](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/bree)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/mini-hdmi-not-working/44637 "2024-05-22T00:28:02Z")
Hello. I have a MiniBook. It has an 8 inch screen. The issue I am having is as follows: the mini HDMI out no longer works. I have to now use the USB c out as my video out. I have an adapter which allows me to use the Usb… --- ## [Broken Minibook X charger](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/broken-minibook-x-charger/44792)
**Author:** [@KD123](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/KD123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/broken-minibook-x-charger/44792 "2024-05-14T08:51:21Z")
Hey, I was wondering where I can get a new charger for my chuwi mini book X? If I can’t get it from the company, what alternatives work? --- ## [Tablet mode switch in Linux](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/tablet-mode-switch-in-linux/12801)
**Author:** [@naquad](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/naquad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/tablet-mode-switch-in-linux/12801 "2024-05-12T13:03:49Z")
Hi, I’ve installed Arch Linux on Chuwi Minibook 8, everything is working except the damn tablet mode switch. I see there’s a device with that capability: -event8 DEVICE\_ADDED Intel Virtual Button driver se… --- ## [Miniboook Battery and also replacement not charging (solved)](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/miniboook-battery-and-also-replacement-not-charging-solved/31364)
**Author:** [@Harry](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/Harry)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/miniboook-battery-and-also-replacement-not-charging-solved/31364 "2024-05-10T07:07:24Z")
Hello Chuwi Support My Chuwi Minibook Y8100 only works with Power Supply. Battery not work. Then i bought a new battery from China but this one also does not work. With both batteries the red charging light is blinking… [Previous page](https://forum.chuwi.com/c/laptops/minibook/41.md) [Next page](https://forum.chuwi.com/c/laptops/minibook/41.md?page=2)