Control: tag -1 moreinfo On Sun, 2014-02-23 at 16:18 +0100, Cyprien Nicolas wrote: > Package: src:linux > Version: 3.12.9-1 > Severity: normal > > Dear Maintainer, > > Today, I upgraded my jessie installation on my netbook, and then the > screen stays blank when booting to the Linux Kernel. The last upgrade > I did was mid-decembre, so more than 2 months ago. The system booted > fine since then. > > The system boots properly, I can remote login through ssh, the > backlight settings work. Switching between vc1 to 7 consoles does not > make the screen appear. I can blindly login to vc1-6, or to gdm3. > > Plugging-in a VGA cable enables the display, I see gdm3 interface or > the vcs. Removing the VGA keeps the screen OK. > > Using the FN Switch to enable/disable LVDS display does not solve the > above issue. > > The bug looks similar to the one described in #697741, but the two > suggested workarounds do not solve the issue. > > Happens with both versions 3.11.10-1 and 3.12.9-1. Since the upgrade, > booting back to 3.2.51-1 gives the same issue. So I don't think this can really be the result of the kernel upgrade. Can you try shutting down and removing power completely (mains and battery) and then restarting the computer? Ben. -- Ben Hutchings All the simple programs have been written, and all the good names taken.
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