[Debian-eeepc-devel] Bug#550119: Bug#550119: eeepc-acpi-scripts: softkeys & power buttons do not work

[Alan Jenkins]

On 10/7/09, Voker57 <voker57 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Subject: eeepc-acpi-scripts: softkeys & power buttons do not work
> Package: eeepc-acpi-scripts
> Version: 1.1.2
> Severity: important
>
> After I reinstalled Debian from eeepc installer and upgraded it to
> Sid
> (partially), my softbuttons, power switch and lid sensor do not work
> anymore. However, Fn+F1..9 buttons like wifi toggle, sound control
> still work OK.

How odd.  It sounds like a kernel issue.  I'm puzzled since I thought
the "softbuttons" would use the exact same driver and notification
mechanism as the Fn+F1..9 keys.

Which kernel version are you using?  Do you still have an original
working kernel, and if so what version is it?

What does "dmesg" say, any interesting errors?  Did the ACPI "button"
module fail to load?

Does acpi_listen show anything when you press the soft buttons, press
the power button, or open and close the lid?  Or does it only show
anything for the working keys Fn+F1..F9 keys?

Regards
Alan