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|style="text-align:left"|The fans on dell 8500s *do not turn* due to a software issue in 9.10 (and
 
|style="text-align:left"|The fans on dell 8500s *do not turn* due to a software issue in 9.10 (and
 
all previous versions of Ubuntu!).  
 
all previous versions of Ubuntu!).  
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|style="text-align:left"|This link provides the procedure for [working around the problem.| http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Dell_Inspiron_8000_fan]
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|style="text-align:left"|Recycle Notes

Revision as of 09:19, 11 May 2010

Notes

Dell Specs by model for newer laptops Dell Manuals
Dell Laptop Support Dell Drivers and Downloads
Late Model Dell Laptop specs by Model Computersforu.com
How to fix the 3 part screen in Dell Inspiron 8000 series in Hardy Open the terminal
  • Run sudo displayconfig-gtk
  • Select the correct model for Screen 1 (usually the system manufacturer + native resolution)
  • Set the resolution to the monitor's native resolution
  • Click the OK button
  • Log out
  • Press Ctrl + Alt + F1 to switch to a virtual terminal
  • Run sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
  • Find the Virtual line under Section "Screen"
  • Change the virtual resolution to the native resolution
  • Press Ctrl + O to save, and Ctrl + X to exit.
  • Run sudo /etc/init.d/gdm restart to restart GDM
The fans on dell 8500s *do not turn* due to a software issue in 9.10 (and

all previous versions of Ubuntu!).

This link provides the procedure for working around the problem.
Recycle Notes Take systems that would be recycled but have working screens and processors faster than 2.0 Ghz to Sergio for online sale.
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