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ACPI Listener: Detect Event - acpid not responding

Users report an issue where the ACPI listener (acpid) is not responding on Linux systems. This can cause disconnects in the ACPI list and prevent proper lid closing or opening of laptops. To check the status of acpid, run the command 'journalctl -u acpid'. If the output displays 'button/lid LID close button/lid LID open', the ACPI listener is functioning correctly. However, if the output is empty or shows 'runformerr close', it indicates that acpid is not running. To resolve this issue, try restarting the acpid service or installing the acpi-support package.