Software⏱️ 2 min read📅 2026-05-29

How to Fix: Nvidia + i3: problems with external monitor change

Linux i3wm issues with Nvidia GM107GLM and external monitors.

Quick Answer: Try using the 'xrandr' command to reconfigure monitor connections after adding or removing a display.

📋 Table of Contents

  1. ✀ Why This Happens
  2. ↲ How to Resolve This Issue
  3. ✅ Wrapping Up

The Nvidia GM107GLM integrated graphics processor in your Thinkpad P50 can be finicky when it comes to external monitor configurations. This issue is often caused by the GPU not fully recognizing the new monitor or display settings not being applied correctly after a change.

✀ Why This Happens

  • [Cause]

↲ How to Resolve This Issue

Method 1: Rebooting the System

  1. Step 1: Immediately restart your system to ensure all display settings are re-applied.

Method 2: Updating Graphics Drivers

  1. Step 1: Open a terminal and run the command `sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y` to ensure your system is up-to-date.

✅ Wrapping Up

By implementing these methods, you should be able to resolve the issue with your external monitor changing and enjoy a smoother desktop experience.

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