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    Fn+f4/f5 keys aren't changing brightness

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by DeeVu, Nov 3, 2011.

  1. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Hey guys -

    It's been about two days since this has been happening and for some reason my fn short cuts for brightness are not working. They are being recognized because the OSD shows the brightness bar pop up but it does not increase or decrease. The only way to change it is to go into the power options and do it manually. Any thoughts? All my other short cuts such as sound and wifi on/off all function properly.
     
    DeeVu, Nov 3, 2011
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  2. deadboy90

    deadboy90 Notebook Evangelist

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    I had the same problem, I actually had to reinstall the video drivers and it fixed it. (Wierd i know)
     
    deadboy90, Nov 3, 2011
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  3. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Makes sense. Ill try it when I get too annoyed with it :p
    Thanks! :D
     
    DeeVu, Nov 3, 2011
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