As per my comment on bug #555169 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-input-keyboard/+bug/555169/comments/50
"acpi=off" does solve the problem but obviously breaks soft power-off, sensors, and other things. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/739118 Title: Dell Inspiron 2650 (bios A13): keyboard and touchpad fail randomly -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
