Dell Team

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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. http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Dell_Inspiron_8000_fan]
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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