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== How to fix the 3 part screen in Dell Inspiron 8000 series in Hardy: This is also useful in similar problems with other laptops. ==
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*Run '''sudo displayconfig-gtk'''
 
*Run '''sudo displayconfig-gtk'''

Revision as of 21:00, 17 April 2010

Graphics Resource Links for Laptops:

* Understanding Notebook Video - How to Choose the Proper Display on a Notebook

How to fix the 3 part screen in Dell Inspiron 8000 series in Hardy: This is also useful in similar problems with other laptops.

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