Questions related to Dell hardware and troubleshooting Ubuntu
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Wireless connection looping in 13.04
Ok, for starters, I am a complete noob to Linux.
I am running Ubuntu 13.04 on my Dell Studio 15.
It uses a broadcom card. It see networks just fine but when connecting to my home network (Linksys ...
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Why won't Ubuntu 13.04 recognize a special network?
First, I was unable to use the built-in network module of my nearly new Dell laptop. Also, I couldn't change the brightness of the display. Neither of these actions were a problem with Ubuntu 12.x.
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Dell display problem Ubuntu 13.04
Since I upgrade from ubuntu 12.10 to 13.04 I can't change the brightness of the display, it remain in the darkest possible mode. I have a Dell 3721 laptop. Any advice?
@Dell:~$ lspci -nn | grep VGA
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Secondary Monitor Goes off upon logging in
I am using dell xps 14z laptop with Ubuntu 12.04, when booting up it detects the secondary monitor [Viewsonic] but upon entering the username/password , the secondary monitor goes blank . when I open ...
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Dell M6700 ethernet (e1000e) not working in 13.04
I have 13.04 64-bit on my Dell M6700. Wired ethernet worked for a while, but now stopped working.
As an extra information, the ethernet works through the docking station (port replicator), but not ...
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Inspiron 15R Special Edition + UBUNTU
I would like to buy an Inspiron 15R Special Edition, for using Ubuntu.
Does anyone have this laptop with Ubuntu? Is it is working 100%; or are there any problems?
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Why is the dell xps 13, with opensource Ubuntu, priced the same as an xps 13 with windows on it? [closed]
When I buy something with Ubuntu on it I'd expect it to be less expensive than the same hardware with windows8 on it! Pay Canonical/Dell for support? No problem! Pay the same for hardware with Ubuntu ...
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Dell Mini9 Operating System Not Found USB
I have created a USB stick on my Mac using the guidelines at How to install Ubuntu on MacBook using USB Stick
All seemed to go well...
But, I can't boot from it, I get an 'operating system not found' ...
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Dell OM 7.2.1 Linux Repository
I've found this link for Dell firmware update: http://linux.dell.com/repo/hardware/latest/
My laptop: Vostro 3450, platform: Ubuntu 13.04.
Should I install/ setup the OMSA and update firmwares from ...
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resume after suspend doesn't work [duplicate]
I'm new to ubuntu, I just installed ubuntu 12.04 LTS and I have Dell inspiron 1440,
I tried to search the forum how to fix the resume after suspend but couldn't find an answer.
Thanks,
Gal.
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DELL LATITUDE E5420 freezes
I am experiencing problem with versions from 10 to 13 of Ubuntu on Dell Latitude E5420, specifically. The behavior is very weird. If Ubuntu is started without power supply plugged in, the notebook ...
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Dual Monitor Setup
I am wanting to have two monitors. I have a AMD Radeon X1300. I am using a Dell and a Acer. The Dell is my main and the Acer my secondary. When I plug in the Acer, the resolution of the Dell is ...
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How to Revive Wired Internet and Setup Wireless?
I'm trying to salvage a laptop long-abandoned by its owner and, just recently, given to me. Things were so messed-up that I just had to wipe the slate clean by replacing everything with Ubuntu 13.04.
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Over-heat problem [duplicate]
I installed Ubuntu a few months ago and it raises the laptop's temperature very rapidly, unlike Windows, then the laptop started shutting down after 2 or 3 hours maximum because of its very high ...
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How to enable bluetooth for Dell Inspiron Laptop?
How do I enable Bluetooth for my Dell Inspiron laptop? It tells no adapters found.
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flash video is not displayed properly with on board video and Ubuntu 13.04
after "upgrading" to 13.04 my flash video is playing, but not properly. The flash video is similar to a video screen being out of sync. The screen stays fine with the exception of the flash video. ...
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Bluetooth discoverability
Hi my bluetooth is present in hardware and I can turn it on in settings
but for some reason it is not enabled and I cannot turn on visability (discoverability).How can I fix this in a dell inspiron ...
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why does my dell latitude e6520 have internet in install but not after
Hey all I installed Ubuntu 13.04 x64 last night had internet in the installer by going to additional drivers and enabling brodcom (sic) driver but after install it won't let me enable it. I have no ...
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Minor touchpad annoyance, disabled vertcal scrolling?
I have a dell inspiron 1545 with an ALPS touchpad on raring.
In my previous os I could disable the vertical scrolling function (the right edge of the touchpad) in the mouse settings.
I have found a ...
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Dell Inspiron n5110 syslog ACPI warnings on Ubuntu 13.04
I just installed Ubuntu 13.04 and got a bunch of warnings in syslog:
May 9 02:21:34 Dell kernel: [ 9.689651] ACPI Warning: 0x0000000000000428-0x000000000000042f SystemIO conflicts with Region ...
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How To Disable Touchpad Running Ubuntu 12.04LTS On Dell Inspiron 1525
The Touchpad on my Dell laptop is an annoyance; while typing, if I inadvertantly strike
it, the "I-beam" (or Mouse Pointer) ends up somewhere other than where I want it.
None of the settings I have ...
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How to handle windows on multiple screens?
I've multiple screens i.e. one computer monitor and one TV. It would be preferable if, when the TV is turned off, nothing is sent to the TV but as it happens, I can have the TV turned off and ...
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Dell M6700 issues since 13.04 upgrade (backlight ; wifi ; ethernet)
Since I migrated from 12.10 to 13.04 I'm facing these 3 issues:
The wifi switch button does not work and i need to disable wifi through network manager applet (Network controller: Intel Corporation ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 Dell Inspiron E6430 no sound [duplicate]
I updated to Ubuntu 13.04 , there is no sound , my soundcard is not detected .
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How do I get wifi working in 13.04 on Dell Vostro 2420?
The Vostro 2420 came with Ubuntu 11.10 out of the box, and when I installed Kubuntu 12.10 I lost wifi. So I found this solution and followed it and got wifi working. Now I just upgraded to Kubuntu ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 Touchpad option not exists
I have installed Ubuntu 13.04 and I have opened Mouse & Touch-pad, but there is no Touch pad tap. I am using a Dell Inspiron 17R 7720 SE.
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Wifi is enabled on 13.04 but cannot connect. on Dell Inspiron. Recommended solution does not work
I recently upgraded to Ubuntu 13.04 from Ubuntu 12.10. However, since then although my wireless network is detected, I cannot connect to it.
Ubuntu keeps on trying to reconnect with the network but ...
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How do I get the BCM 4312 wireless card working on a Dell Mini 10v? [duplicate]
I have looked at other posts similar to this, but no solution helped.
I upgraded to 13.04 on a Dell Inspiron Mini 10v. Now I don't have wifi connectivity. It is absolutely essential that I have wifi ...
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Wireless problem Dell Inspiron 5520 with 12.04
I have a Dell Inspiron 5520 laptop running Ubuntu 12.04. My wireless connection has problems. It would work for a while and then stop working without any reason. That means that Firefox stop loading ...
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Wireless not working when using UBUNTU 13.04 on DELL Precision M6300
I installed UBUNTU 13.04 dual boot with Windows 8.
all working perfectly well except my wireless.
the wireless does not turn on or off. neither it detects any wireless system.
Fn+F2 does not turn on ...
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Dell 3721 display problem Ubuntu 13.04
After I upgrade from ubuntu 12.10 to 13.04 I can't change the brightness of the display, it remain in the darkest possible mode. I have a Dell 3721 laptop. Any advice?
@Dell:~$ lspci -nn | grep VGA
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Dell 3721 Wifi problem Ubuntu 13.04
Thanks to The Lord of Time who closed the thread I opened yesterday, I have to ask the same question again. I linked to another thread where my whole problem was described but it seems that this ...
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12.10 shows 'System program problem' and sometimes hangs
I have recently installed Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit on a Dell 3520 Inspiron.
A window pops up quite frequently telling me a system program problem has been detected.
Sometimes the pc hangs and the only way ...
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Latitude D630 Fan Not Working
I have a Del Latitude D630 That the fan never turns on. I tried FanControl. pwmsensors doesn’t show anything.
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Dell Wifi problem Ubuntu 13.04 [closed]
I have the same problem than this post after an Upgrade to Ubuntu 13.04.
This .deb package isn't working with Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit. Is there any solution for this?
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How to get rid of overheating in Dell studio 1558 laptop installed with Ubuntu 12.10?
I am using Dell Studio 1558 Laptop.
Installed with Ubuntu 12.10
It gets overheated many times and then system start to hang,
how to get rid of this problem of overheating?
Either i should increase ...
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Unable to change the brightness on my Dell XPS 15 (L502X)
I am using ubuntu 13.04 and I am unable to change the brightness on my laptop and need a bit a help.
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Dell XPS 14 to get Ubuntu certification
I'm considering to buy a Dell XPS 14, but I have checked that this laptop still has some configuration problems to be corrected after Ubuntu 12.04 installation, specially with Nvidia card. It is ...
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No display detected after installing bumblebee on Dell XPS 15z
So I've been having quite a bit of issues with Ubuntu on this laptop. When I tried to install 12.04 a while ago I never even got the external monitor to work at all and gave up for a few months. So ...
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How do I get the brightness buttons on a Dell Inspiron N4010 working?
After 13.04 update the brightness control and even brightness in setting have stopped working. The brightness is on full and doesn't decrease. So far sound and wifi is working. Any settings or ...
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Blank Screen after update to 13.04
I have a Dell XPS 12 with Intel Graphics. After update to 13.04 my screen stays dark after boot. When I attach an external monitor it works. But it takes several tries to swicht on the internal ...
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Fan doesn't stop
I am using Ubuntu 13.04.
I am really over of Ubuntu I used to like it as its far away from crashing and viruses like in Windows , but every day I found a problem
Today and I really can handle it and ...
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Dell Inspiron n5110 touchpad stop working after upgrate to 13.04
I've recently upgraded to 13.04 and touchpad partially stop working on my Dell Inspiron n5110.
The left and right buttons still working but motions and taps don't.
The system does detect my touchpad
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Screen brightness very dim on a Dell XPS 13 (2013)
I just installed Xubuntu 13.04 on a new Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook. When I boot up the screen brightness is EXTREMELY dim. Adjusting the screen brightness doesn't do anything. This is obviously a very new ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 Installation Error
I have installed Ubuntu 13.04, but upon finalizing the installation, they system replaced some files and it now will not allow me to open any application. It also will not allow me to send an error ...
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brightness not working on 13.04 upgrade on dell xps 13 ultrabook
Just upgraded from 12.10 to 13.04 on Dell xps13 ultrabook and the display is very dim and cannot be changed using f'n keys or from system settings.
This ultrabook uses Intel's ivybridge mobile.
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Dell Insprion N5520 drivers [duplicate]
Please Can some one help me and tell me where can i get Dell Insprion N5520 drivers for ubuntu 13.04
i vist dell website but all drivers for windows i want drivers for ubuntu , thanks
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Dell Inspiron 7720 - upgrade from 12.10 to 13.04 broke touchpad driver
Today the updated informed me that there are udpates and a new version of Kubuntu. After installing the updates and pressing "Quit" the updater began upgrading to 13.04 (?!?!?!).
Anyway, after the ...
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Wifi does not work on Ubuntu 13.04
I have a Dell Latitude E5510 I dual boot with Windows 7 and the wifi works good with Windows 7 but when I load in on Ubuntu it fails to make a connection I had to put a USB Wifi adapter in to get ...
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Not recognizing TouchPad, USB, Wifi, or Ethernet on 13.04
Had 12.10 before and things were fine. I am using a Dell Vostro 3550 laptop. All devices work fine from the Live USB drive. But after I actually do the install onto my drive, my touchpad, usb ports, ...
