Using the power button in Fedora to make NUC sleep robotic.icu

robotic.icu: Using the power button in Fedora to make NUC sleep
Posted in: HowTo | by Brian Taylor | 2025 Sept 11


Power Button

To make the power button on an Intel NUC put the system into sleep mode while running Fedora, you would need to configure the system's power management settings. This can typically be done through the system's settings menu or by using the command line interface to modify the relevant configuration files 15.

In the case of Fedora, you can access the power management settings by going to the ”Settings” panel, then selecting ”Power” option. From there, you can change the ”Button press” action for the power button to ”Sleep” 1.

Alternatively, you can also use the command line interface to modify the power management settings. For example, you can use the gnome-tweak-tool command to open the GNOME Tweak Tool, then navigate to the ”Power” section and change the ”Power Button Action” to ”Suspend” 1.

It is worth noting that, depending on the specific model of the NUC and the version of Fedora you are running, the steps to configure the power button to enter sleep mode may vary. Additionally, if the NUC is being used as a media center or similar device, it may not be possible to put the system into sleep mode using the power button 4.

In summary, to make the power button on a NUC put the system into sleep mode while running Fedora, you need to configure the power management settings, this can be done through the system's settings menu or by using the command line interface to modify the relevant configuration files. However, the steps to configure the power button to enter sleep mode may vary depending on the specific model of the NUC and the version of Fedora you are running.