[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Launchpad has imported 3 comments from the remote bug at https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=41853. If you reply to an imported comment from within Launchpad, your comment will be sent to the remote bug automatically. Read more about Launchpad's inter-bugtracker facilities at https://help.launchpad.net/InterBugTracking. On 2011-10-16T21:19:38+00:00 Ben Shadwick wrote: I've observed this issue with acpid/acpi-support, gnome-power-manager and xfce4-power-manager in Ubuntu 11.04 and Xubuntu 11.04 and 11.10, so I'm thinking that it might be an xorg issue. After running 'xset dpms force off' with lid closed on a laptop to disable the backlight, moving the mouse or touching the keyboard will cause the backlight to turn back on. The backlight should never turn on under any circumstances when the lid is closed, unless maybe in the case that the user runs 'xset dpms force on' explicitly. Corresponding Ubuntu bug report is here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/x11-xserver-utils/+bug/41994 Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power- manager/+bug/41994/comments/52 On 2011-10-16T23:04:54+00:00 Jeremy Huddleston wrote: This is not a bug with xset, moving to server component. Sounds more like an ACPI bug to me, but I'm not very familiar with that side of the fence. Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power- manager/+bug/41994/comments/53 On 2018-06-12T18:44:07+00:00 Ajax-a wrote: Mass closure: This bug has been untouched for more than six years, and is not obviously still valid. Please file a new report if you continue to experience issues with a current server. Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power- manager/+bug/41994/comments/64 ** Changed in: xorg-server Status: Unknown => Invalid ** Changed in: xorg-server Importance: Unknown => Medium -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hundredpapercuts/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
The bug task for the somerville project has been removed by an automated script. This bug has been cloned on that project and is available here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1305975 ** No longer affects: somerville -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hundredpapercuts/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
** Changed in: somerville Status: New = Invalid ** No longer affects: dell -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hundredpapercuts/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I can blank the screen using the command xset dpms force off, and it doesn't turn back on. Can't it just run that when the lid is closed? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Sam: Are you sure it stays off? Did you try moving the mouse while the lid was closed? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Ah, sorry, done a little more testing. It stays off indefinitely (without input) if the lid is open. But, if I run it after closing the lid, it still wakes randomly. This means that it must be receiving some imaginary input when the lid is closed to wake it. My biggest problem is that some imaginary input wakes the laptop. Ignoring all input while the lid is closed would solve the problem. However, without a mouse connected I can't provide any input with the lid closed anyway, so this doesn't bother me as much as not waking on imaginary inputs. I remember trying to debug this before, and the input is non-existent. The screen wakes because the X server is no longer idle, but using xev reports no input being received. It is interesting that this only happens when the lid is closed. Perhaps this bug should be split into two parts. Firstly, a bug, that imaginary input is received randomly when the lid is closed. Secondly, a wishlist, that the screen should not wake on input while the lid is closed. Fixing either of these would satisfy me. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Fixing this one seems like it will be pretty complex, disqualifying it as a papercut. ** Changed in: hundredpapercuts Status: New = Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I have found a gnome-shell extension which adds a menu item to blank the screen. This seems to work perfectly, perhaps the code used in there can be used when the laptop lid is closed? I don't see why a quick extension can do this better than the main system. https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/242/blank-screen/ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Using 11.10 I did a kernel patch but it still goes black and you need to close and reopen led to get screen back bright. Very annoying at our library as we have 10 laptops running Ubuntu. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
** Also affects: hundredpapercuts Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
** Also affects: xorg-server Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users. ** Changed in: x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I'm pretty sure it's xset's dpms functionality that is behind this issue. ** Project changed: xorg-server = x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
** Bug watch added: freedesktop.org Bugzilla #41853 http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=41853 ** Also affects: xorg-server via http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=41853 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users. ** Changed in: x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I have noticed this problem also, since I got my laptop back on Ubuntu 10.10, and it is still a problem on 11.10. The only difference is I am not giving it any input, it wakes up on it's own. I remember back in 10.10, with a friend, we tried to debug the problem. We first looked at some logs, whenever the screen turned back on, there was a message something like, X no longer idle. The only reason my friend could think of, for the X server to not be idle is that it received some input. So, we ran the program which shows any input received (might have been xev?), and tested again, but this showed that the system was not receiving any input. So, we were unable to work out why X is would stop being idle (and turn the screen back on). -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I can't believe this is another 5+ year old bug that is still unresolved. I am experiencing this issue on Ubuntu/Xubuntu 11.04. The problem is that somehow dpms calls are being made to turn the backlight back on when a mouse event occurs, even though the lid is still shut. I ran into some difficulty because the Ubuntu acpi-support scripts don't run if they detect a desktop (gnome/kde/xfce/etc) power-manager app running. It's a pain to have to kill those, because I lose all GUI-based power management (battery indicator, etc.) on my laptop. However, I got so fed up with this issue that I felt it was worth it to block the power-manager app so that acpid could run the show. In the end, the best solution I could find was to run lid.sh on a 1-minute recurring cron job. This forces the backlight off when the lid is closed and on when it's open. Not a very elegant solution, but at least I won't have to worry about burning out my laptop's monitor any more. Also vbetool did not work for me. Specifically, it was able to turn off the backlight, but was not able to turn it back on. After using vbetool to turn off the backlight, I had to switch to a text console and back to get the backlight to come back on! ** Also affects: xfce4-power-manager Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 Title: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell/+bug/41994/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I found what may lead to a solution: using vbetool instead of xset seems to ignore input. instead of running xset dpms force off, using sudo vbetool dpms off will turn off the display and not turn on unless I close the lid(invoking the default screen blanker) and then move the mouse, press a button or something else. I don't have time right now to make a replacement lid.sh, but I'll post one asap(if I can somehow call sudo without a password prompt... oh yeah, i can mod whatever sudo file to allow vbetool), and later maybe look at the source code in order to get a real fix. Working on an Inspiron 1520 with an nVidia 8600m GT, proprietary drivers -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I can confirm this using both Ubuntu Maverick and Mint Julia amd64 on a Dell Studio 1555. A little while after closing the lid, backlight switches on, apparently due to detected movement on trackpad because it is much less frequent when disconnecting USB mouse(but still happens). -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This bug causes my laptop to get really hot, especially in the summer, because the screen is acting as a radiator cooking my laptop. The xrandr workaround isn't working for me because I'm using the proprietary nvidia drivers. Maybe there's a way to disable any attached USB mouse or keyboard when the lid closes, which will prevent the screen from being woken up? that would work I think. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
My Dell M4400 (Lucid x64) is also affected with this bug. When I close my notebook and move the mouse, the displaylight goes on. This is really annoying. Any solutions yet? -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I found a workaround in german from 2008 on this page: http://soltano.blogspot.com/2008/03/hp-compaq-6720s-der-tragdie- zweiter.html He used the vbetool dpms off command.I did not try it.Maybe someone finds it helpful. I tried Mackkies workaround (commenting out all lines in the /etc/acpi/events/videobtn file). It did not work for me. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
The bug is still present on Lucid. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I am still having this issue in Karmic. Was there ever a fix? I'm on a Dell Latitude E6400, Intel Video. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
** Tags added: lucid -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I'm also having the problem. Dell inspiron 1520, nVidia 8400m graphics. lshal -m Start monitoring devicelist: - 21:13:27.339: computer_logicaldev_input_4 property button.state.value = true 21:13:27.344: computer_logicaldev_input_4 condition ButtonPressed = lid 21:13:34.638: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = play-pause 21:13:37.477: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = play-pause 21:13:38.604: computer_logicaldev_input_4 property button.state.value = false 21:13:38.612: computer_logicaldev_input_4 condition ButtonPressed = lid The screen stays off as long as i don't press anything, but it comes back on when i press the play pause button, but obviously the system detects the lid being opened much later. If I run xset dpms force off, the screen will turn off but come back on if i press anything. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I see it on my Dell Vostro 1500 with Karmic. (VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 0c) ) Closing the lid results the backlight momentarily going out, then comes back on. From dmesg during a close: [144302.896264] integrated sync not supported [144302.940045] [drm] TV-14: set mode NTSC 480i 0 [144303.081299] [drm] TV-14: set mode NTSC 480i 0 [144304.213641] integrated sync not supported [144304.257460] [drm] TV-14: set mode NTSC 480i 0 [144304.398855] [drm] TV-14: set mode NTSC 480i 0 [144307.116858] integrated sync not supported [144307.158505] [drm] TV-14: set mode NTSC 480i 0 [144307.311088] [drm] TV-14: set mode NTSC 480i 0 [144307.806230] integrated sync not supported [144307.848233] [drm] TV-14: set mode NTSC 480i 0 [144307.990254] [drm] TV-14: set mode NTSC 480i 0 Closing the lid for 10 seconds: lshal -m Start monitoring devicelist: - 00:29:36.577: computer_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 00:29:36.592: computer_logicaldev_input_5 property button.state.value = true 00:29:36.602: computer_logicaldev_input_5 condition ButtonPressed = lid 00:29:37.607: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 00:29:48.490: computer_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 00:29:48.495: computer_logicaldev_input_5 property button.state.value = false 00:29:48.496: computer_logicaldev_input_5 condition ButtonPressed = lid 00:29:49.147: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This bug is still present on Karmic. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
The xrandr method mentioned above isn't working for me .. so a little bit of a brute force method is a custom daemon to turn off the screen if the laptop lid is closed.. compile with gcc -o lidcheck lidcheck.c. I wanted it in C to reduce the memory footprint, but of course a simple shell script does the job just as well. It simple checks if the lid is closed, and if it is, it calls xset dpms force off .. this will probably cause adverse effects if you're using an external monitor. http://rmt.pastebin.com/f41781d13 -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Hey i had the same probleme when i closed my laptop lid and moved the mouse the screen came back so i used the code in Andrew Oakley post and workt here is my lid.sh and the code if your not registered: #!/bin/bash # TODO: Change the above to /bin/sh test -f /usr/share/acpi-support/state-funcs || exit 0 . /usr/share/acpi-support/power-funcs . /usr/share/acpi-support/policy-funcs . /etc/default/acpi-support export XAUTHORITY=`ls -1 /home/*/.Xauthority` export DISPLAY=:0 grep -q closed /proc/acpi/button/lid/*/state if [ $? = 0 ] then xrandr --output LVDS --off else xrandr --output LVDS --auto if [ $? = 1 ] then xrandr --output LVDS --on fi fi i hope this will help! ** Attachment added: lid.sh http://launchpadlibrarian.net/22938572/lid.sh -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I can report the same problem with Intrepid on a Dell Inspiron 640m (E1405). mackkie's fix works. and here's the lshal output $ lshal -m Start monitoring devicelist: - 08:37:53.780: computer_logicaldev_input_2 property button.state.value = true 08:37:53.789: computer_logicaldev_input_2 condition ButtonPressed = lid 08:37:57.764: computer_logicaldev_input_2 property button.state.value = false 08:37:57.768: computer_logicaldev_input_2 condition ButtonPressed = lid -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
To add to the above, something else has changed, I now intermittently see a screen flicker. It's like some application wants to change my screen modes, starts to and then is immediately undone. lshal -m shows nothing when this is happens. Not sure where to look. I am wondering if I need to just manually hack the xorg.conf file and somehow take gnome's handling of this out of the loop. So I am going to start here at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/XORGHardy -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Hmmm, the flicker was a separate issue, must have been present before but never as noticeable. It needed an Option FramebufferCompression false in the Device section of xorg.conf to fix (work around) a problem apparently present with the 945GM chipset I have. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I have a pretty much similar problem. Though the laptop screen just turns straight back on again without even waiting for me to hit the keyboard. I have a Dell D520 on a docking station. I turn it on with the lid closed and use the external keyboard and screen. It was with some dismay I noticed that the screen has been on for hours on end, explains why the laptop screen is a bit dull now, it's aged. So I turned it on with a bit of cardboard holding the lid button down. It boots with the laptop screen off, the external on. Right up until X (gdm login) gets going the laptop screen is off ... but then, on it goes. I tried the script above in /etc/acpi/local ... I did not have a local dir (running Ubuntu 8.04 and keeping it up to date) so I created one. No joy. No idea why. In the meantime I have lifted the lid (so I can see - no longer trust ubuntu on this) inserted cardboard on the button and manually run the xrandr --ouput LVDS --off in a shell. This works. this is the lshal -m output at the moment - having manually (xrandr) fixed the prob, external:on laplcd:off remove cardboard from lid switch (open the lid) 15:11:41.626: computer_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 15:11:41.629: computer_logicaldev_input_3 property button.state.value = false 15:11:41.632: computer_logicaldev_input_3 condition ButtonPressed = lid 15:11:41.787: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode both screens on ... fine replace cardboard (close the lid) 15:11:53.464: computer_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 15:11:53.475: computer_logicaldev_input_3 property button.state.value = true 15:11:53.476: computer_logicaldev_input_3 condition ButtonPressed = lid 15:11:53.632: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode both screens on ... bother xrandr --output LVDS --off laplcd:off ... good -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I've been having the same trouble with Hardy. I have a HP Compaq nc6000 and use the fglrx drivers. My solution is two-fold: 1) change the gnome-power-manager settings so that nothing is done on a lid closure. This fixes the issue with mouse movements turning on the display (or anything, really - maybe not useful for a laptop connected to external monitor). 2) At this point, the backlight is shut off, but there is still an image displayed on the screen (as can be seen in bright light). The radeontool must be used to turn off the screen. I modified the above lid.sh.pre script (after giving executable permission! That cause me lots of frustration!) by copying the two lines in lid.sh that turn on and off the light using radeontool to the respective places in lid.sh.pre This is a quick hack (as most of this thread is about, but it make me happy!) -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I should mention that step 1 only works with the fglrx drivers, and perhaps VESA, because the lid switch is controlled through the bios naturally (I think). I had all sorts of trouble getting the lid switch to work at all (cpu overload.. another bug) using the ati / radeon drivers. A way to check is to kill the gnome-power-manager and try the lid switch. Mine worked perfectly if it was killed, so I did everything to disable its effects when it is running (hence setting it to nothing) -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Just found out the same thing happens on Intrepid Alpha 5, up to date sept 08, 2008, HP Compaq nx6125. Same output as second post. Don't know if this happened before. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Fair enough. The next best situation for Hardy, would be to perfect my workaround script /etc/acpi/local/lid.sh.pre ( https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power- manager/+bug/41994/comments/21 ) Currently the script detects the XAUTHORITY and DISPLAY environment variables in this manner: export XAUTHORITY=`ls -1 /home/*/.Xauthority` export DISPLAY=:0 This is unreliable as I understand things (which may be wrong), since with multiple concurrent logged-on desktop users (switch users), there may be more than one .Xauthority file and more than one display. How, in a shell script or similar, can I detect the currently active console .Xauthority and currently active console display, even if there are multiple concurrent desktop users logged in? -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
On Thu, 2008-04-10 at 08:09 +, Andrew Oakley wrote: Fair enough. The next best situation for Hardy, would be to perfect my workaround script /etc/acpi/local/lid.sh.pre ( https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power- manager/+bug/41994/comments/21 ) Currently the script detects the XAUTHORITY and DISPLAY environment variables in this manner: export XAUTHORITY=`ls -1 /home/*/.Xauthority` export DISPLAY=:0 This is unreliable as I understand things (which may be wrong), since with multiple concurrent logged-on desktop users (switch users), there may be more than one .Xauthority file and more than one display. How, in a shell script or similar, can I detect the currently active console .Xauthority and currently active console display, even if there are multiple concurrent desktop users logged in? You can use ConsoleKit: http://people.freedesktop.org/~mccann/doc/ConsoleKit/ConsoleKit.html using the dbus-send command line tools to query the current session and figure out it's properties. This should work with fast-user switching and other technologies. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This is still a problem with Hardy Beta and all updates to date 2008-04-09 on a Dell Inspiron 1520 with Intel X3100/i965 graphics. Re- marking as confirmed. The problem is NOT that the LCD doesn't switch off when the lid closes. The problem is that the LCD turns back on again when the lid REMAINS closed but there is external keyboard or mouse activity (eg. USB keyboard, USB mouse). My workaround continues to correct this behaviour, but only if you only have one X session. My workaround is not good enough. ** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = Confirmed -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Attaching gpm.debug.log.txt . This shows: * Lid is closed * LCD turns off (correct behaviour) * USB mouse is moved * LCD turns on (lid remains closed; LCD turns on with lid closed; WRONG BEHAVIOUR) * Lid is opened * LCD remains on * Lid is closed again * LCD turns off (correct behaviour) * USB mouse is moved * LCD turns on again (lid remains closed; LCD turns on with lid closed; WRONG BEHAVIOUR) * Lid is opened * LCD remains on On a Dell Inspiron 1520 with Intel X3100/i965 graphics, Hardy with all updates to date 2008-04-09. ** Attachment added: gpm.debug.log.txt http://launchpadlibrarian.net/13300515/gpm.debug.log.txt -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Unfortunately this is not an easy fix. Currently GPM has no distinction between the laptop panel and an external display. So if someone had their external display go to sleep, we wouldn't know which one to wake and which one to not. While I agree that it is good to fix, I don't think it is reasonable to add during feature freeze as much code (and dependencies) would have to change. I would recommend filing a bug upstream (bugzilla.gnome.org) as they're currently planning for the next version of GNOME. Please link the bug here. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
You're right, it doesn't seem to happen anymore. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
It still does not work on my machine (Dell X1). Here is the logfile with my comments inbetween: # Closing the lid... [hal_device_condition_cb] gpm-button.c:393 (11:09:54): condition=ButtonPressed, details=switch-videomode [emit_button_pressed] gpm-button.c:337 (11:09:54): emitting button-pressed : switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-manager.c:999 (11:09:54):Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-srv-screensaver.c:167 (11:09:54):Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-backlight.c:515 (11:09:54): Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-info.c:698 (11:09:54): Button press event type=switch-videomode [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-button.c:363 (11:09:54): key=button.state.value, added=0, removed=0, finally=1 [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-button.c:372 (11:09:54): state of a button has changed : /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_logicaldev_input_2, button.state.value [emit_button_pressed] gpm-button.c:337 (11:09:55): emitting button-pressed : lid-down [button_pressed_cb] gpm-manager.c:999 (11:09:55):Button press event type=lid-down [lid_button_pressed] gpm-manager.c:952 (11:09:55): Performing AC policy [gpm_inhibit_has_inhibit] gpm-inhibit.c:336 (11:09:55): Valid as no inhibitors [manager_policy_do] gpm-manager.c:470 (11:09:55):policy: /apps/gnome-power-manager/buttons/lid_ac [gpm_control_get_lock_policy] gpm-control.c:389 (11:09:55): Using custom locking settings (0) [button_pressed_cb] gpm-srv-screensaver.c:167 (11:09:56):Button press event type=lid-down [gpm_screensaver_add_throttle] gpm-screensaver.c:318 (11:09:56): adding throttle reason: 'Laptop lid is closed': id 96633217 [button_pressed_cb] gpm-backlight.c:515 (11:09:56): Button press event type=lid-down [button_pressed_cb] gpm-info.c:698 (11:09:56): Button press event type=lid-down [gpm_info_event_log] gpm-info.c:594 (11:09:56): Adding 8 to the event log [button_pressed_cb] gpm-info.c:704 (11:09:56): lid button CLOSED [hal_device_condition_cb] gpm-button.c:393 (11:09:56): condition=ButtonPressed, details=lid [emit_button_pressed] gpm-button.c:314 (11:09:56): ignoring duplicate lid event [hal_device_condition_cb] gpm-button.c:393 (11:09:56): condition=ButtonPressed, details=switch-videomode [emit_button_pressed] gpm-button.c:337 (11:09:56): emitting button-pressed : switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-manager.c:999 (11:09:56):Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-srv-screensaver.c:167 (11:09:56):Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-backlight.c:515 (11:09:56): Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-info.c:698 (11:09:56): Button press event type=switch-videomode [dpms_mode_changed_cb] gpm-srv-screensaver.c:196 (11:09:56): DPMS mode changed: 3 [gpm_screensaver_add_throttle] gpm-screensaver.c:318 (11:09:56): adding throttle reason: 'Display DPMS activated': id 491953026 [mode_changed_cb] gpm-backlight.c:673 (11:09:56):emitting mode-changed : off [dpms_mode_changed_cb] gpm-profile.c:654 (11:09:56): DPMS mode changed: 3 [dpms_mode_changed_cb] gpm-info.c:751 (11:09:56):DPMS mode changed: 3 [gpm_info_event_log] gpm-info.c:594 (11:09:56): Adding 14 to the event log # Both monitors switched off now (internal and external). I'm hearing a lid close sound. # Now I move the mouse... [dpms_mode_changed_cb] gpm-srv-screensaver.c:196 (11:10:06): DPMS mode changed: 0 [gpm_screensaver_remove_throttle] gpm-screensaver.c:338 (11:10:06): removing throttle: id 491953026 [mode_changed_cb] gpm-backlight.c:673 (11:10:06):emitting mode-changed : on [dpms_mode_changed_cb] gpm-profile.c:654 (11:10:06): DPMS mode changed: 0 [dpms_mode_changed_cb] gpm-info.c:751 (11:10:06):DPMS mode changed: 0 [gpm_info_event_log] gpm-info.c:594 (11:10:06): Adding 11 to the event log # Both monitors switched on again, lid is still closed. I do not hear any sound. # Now I'm opening the lid [hal_device_condition_cb] gpm-button.c:393 (11:10:40): condition=ButtonPressed, details=switch-videomode [emit_button_pressed] gpm-button.c:337 (11:10:40): emitting button-pressed : switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-manager.c:999 (11:10:40):Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-srv-screensaver.c:167 (11:10:40):Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-backlight.c:515 (11:10:40): Button press event type=switch-videomode [button_pressed_cb] gpm-info.c:698 (11:10:40): Button press event type=switch-videomode [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-button.c:363 (11:10:40): key=button.state.value, added=0, removed=0, finally=1 [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-button.c:372 (11:10:40): state of a button has
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This appears to have been fixed in March: http://svn.gnome.org/viewvc/gnome-power-manager/trunk/src/gpm- backlight.c?view=diffr1=1982r2=1983 You should be seeing events in the log files to signify the different buttons being pressed. Could you please run your GPM in verbose mode and ensure that it's not getting a LID_OPEN button event? Thanks. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DebuggingGNOMEPowerManager#head- 7d2eb767e44a7231fae6964dcf12bc27fe507c9d ** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Incomplete -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
** Changed in: dell Status: Confirmed = Invalid -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
@andrew Thanks for the fix. It works as advertised. :) -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Here's my workaround script which fixes this problem provided you don't have more than one X session (ie. you never use switch users). This is a quick and dirty hack which should be replaced by something much cleverer ASAP. Become root and save it as: /etc/acpi/local/lid.sh.pre Tested on Ubuntu Hardy Alpha 4 on a Dell Inspiron 1520 only. May or may not work with Gutsy and other prior versions, comment here and let people know. Use at your own risk. #!/bin/sh # /etc/acpi/local/lid.sh.pre for Ubuntu Hardy Alpha 4 and possibly others # v0.1 Andrew Oakley www.aoakley.com 2008-02-02 Public Domain # Workaround to ensure LCD display remains off on laptops when lid is closed # even if there is external keyboard/mouse movement (eg. docking station). # This file should be owned by root and set: chmod 755 # This is a quick and dirty workaround which assumes only ONE X session! # Also has bug whereby if you close lid, then hibernate/suspend, then resume, # LCD won't come back on until you re-close and re-open the lid. export XAUTHORITY=`ls -1 /home/*/.Xauthority` export DISPLAY=:0 grep -q closed /proc/acpi/button/lid/*/state if [ $? = 0 ] then xrandr --output LVDS --off else xrandr --output LVDS --auto fi -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
** Also affects: dell Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: dell Status: New = Confirmed -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I have this issue with an Inspiron 6000 and Ubuntu 7.10 My video card is an Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller (rev 03) -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This issue is still present in Hardy Alpha 3 on a Dell Inspiron 1520 (Intel X3100 graphics card). I want my laptop to do some big downloads over night. I set it to work, close the lid, and go to bed. Seconds later, the backlight comes back on. It is very difficult to go to sleep in a room with thin crack of eerie light emanating from a closed laptop. More to the point, it can't be doing the laptop much good, either. This issue remains even if the screensaver is set to blank screen - the pixels go dark but the backlight comes back on! -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
With 7.10 and Dell Inspiron 6400(1505) the light goes off as soon as lid is closed, but after half second turns on whenever the mouse is moved or not. Killing gnome-power-manager results an even stranger behaviour: the lights go off, than turns on for a brief period than turned off again. But moving a mouse cases the light to be turned on again. Mackkie's fix does not do any apparent difference. Stopping acpid results the light to go off normally as soon as lid is closed, but moving a mouse turns it on again. lshal results with everything configured as default: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ lshal -m Start monitoring devicelist: - 23:03:49.222: computer_logicaldev_input_0 property button.state.value = true 23:03:49.227: computer_logicaldev_input_0 condition ButtonPressed = lid 23:03:49.245: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 23:03:49.296: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 23:03:58.785: computer_logicaldev_input_0 property button.state.value = false 23:03:58.792: computer_logicaldev_input_0 condition ButtonPressed = lid 23:03:58.804: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 23:03:58.827: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode and with acpid stopped: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ lshal -m Start monitoring devicelist: - 23:05:35.008: computer_logicaldev_input_0 property button.state.value = true 23:05:35.012: computer_logicaldev_input_0 condition ButtonPressed = lid 23:05:41.704: computer_logicaldev_input_0 property button.state.value = false 23:05:41.708: computer_logicaldev_input_0 condition ButtonPressed = lid -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This issue is still present on Hardy Alpha 1. I've seen the backlight come on right after going off, without moving the mouse or something. Also, when I re-open the lid, metacity is being unloaded and re-loaded - I've not tried compiz yet. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I have the same problem on a Dell Inspiron 9400. After a few tests I've seen the following: - Normally the backlight remains on, even with the lid closed. - If I kill gnome-power-manager the backlight goes off on lid close. - If I kill acpid (gpm is on) the light goes off as well. - If I apply mackkie's fix the light goes off after lid close as well. I don't really know why touching videobtn has an impact on something related to the lid button, but it does. Another interesting point is that the CheckPolicy check in lid.sh would prevent this script from running if gpm is running, so it doesn't seem to be doing anything during these tests. What I've noticed is that I always get a couple of video button events right after the pid-down event. I don't know what the relationship between gpm and acpid is (as I believe the gpm works directly with HAL). Hope this helps somehow. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I had the same problem. I closed the lid of my laptop, then the backlight went out. But a fraction of a second later, it wen back on. The fix of mackkie worked for me too. This bug didn't happen for me in Feisty Fawn, but only in Gutsy Gibbon. I use an Dell Inspiron 9400. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Maybe this could help? Start monitoring devicelist: - 07:41:08.020: computer_logicaldev_input_0 property button.state.value = true 07:41:08.025: computer_logicaldev_input_0 condition ButtonPressed = lid 07:41:08.031: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 07:41:08.043: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 07:41:12.137: computer_logicaldev_input_0 property button.state.value = false 07:41:12.141: computer_logicaldev_input_0 condition ButtonPressed = lid 07:41:12.160: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 07:41:12.178: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I have the same problem but here is my output of $ lshal -m @monkey:/etc/acpi$ lshal -m Start monitoring devicelist: - 00:51:06.571: computer_logicaldev_input_0 property button.state.value = true ##LID GETS CLOSED HERE## 00:51:06.576: computer_logicaldev_input_0 condition ButtonPressed = lid 00:51:06.578: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode ##BACKLIGHT TURNS ON HERE?## 00:51:06.585: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 00:51:18.808: acpi_BAT0 property battery.voltage.current = 12531 (0x30f3) 00:51:26.973: computer_logicaldev_input_0 property button.state.value = false ##LID OPENED HERE## 00:51:26.976: computer_logicaldev_input_0 condition ButtonPressed = lid 00:51:26.995: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 00:51:27.032: platform_i8042_i8042_KBD_port_logicaldev_input condition ButtonPressed = switch-videomode 00:53:18.809: acpi_BAT0 property battery.voltage.current = 12532 (0x30f4) 00:53:48.812: acpi_BAT0 property battery.voltage.current = 12531 (0x30f3) -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I'm not sure if it'll have any ill effects, but my problem went away by commenting out all lines in the /etc/acpi/events/videobtn file and then rstarting acpid. I assume this causes the acpid to ignore the event that is triggering the backlight to come back on when the lid is still closed. The backlight now stays off unless the lid is opened or an actual button is pressed. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Replicable on Macbook first generation with Gutsy, but here setting GPM to do nothing simply do nothing, as in the light remains on. Either lshal -m doesn't show anything different when moving the mouse. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This issue is still present on Gutsy Tribe 4 (on my Dell Latitude X1). -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
Exists on HP Compaq nc6320 with Gutsy. Workaround is to set GPM to do nothing when the lid is closed. Either the hardware or some other driver sucessfuly takes care of blanking the screen and keeps it off even with mouse movement. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
I confirm that the bug still exists on my Macbook using feisty -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed = Confirmed -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This bug also exists on my MacBook using gnome-power-manager 2.14.3 -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://launchpad.net/bugs/41994 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 41994] Re: closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off
This bug still exists on Feisty on my MacBook. -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://launchpad.net/bugs/41994 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
