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.
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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
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