Had the same problem (System powered off, but hardware did not actually turn off) on a dell vostro V131. Problem persisted on installed Ubuntu and Windows 7 as well as Ubuntu and Fedora live systems (from USB) As suggested in this thread: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/t/19450900.aspx?pi239031352=1 I removed the BIOS battery for a few minutes. This solved the problem for me.
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/987220 Title: [Dell Inspiron 1720] System does not power off reliably when "Shut Down" chosen from GUI Status in The Session Menu: Invalid Status in “gnome-session” package in Ubuntu: Invalid Status in “indicator-session” package in Ubuntu: Invalid Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Status in “upstart” package in Ubuntu: Invalid Status in “gnome-session” source package in Precise: Invalid Status in “indicator-session” source package in Precise: Invalid Status in “linux” source package in Precise: Confirmed Status in “upstart” source package in Precise: Invalid Status in Debian GNU/Linux: New Bug description: Shutting down the computer using the menue does not work always correct. It often does not complete turn off the computer. The power LED and the LED of the bluetooth unit remain on. Also the fan is still running and won't stop. Shutting down the computer with "sudo shutdown -h now" using the terminal works fine. I am using a Dell Inspiron 1720. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/indicator-session/+bug/987220/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
