"I also had this problem with 10.10, except there was a certain kernel that was able to load with the back light and everything"
That'd be a pretty strong clue this is a kernel bug. Probably would help if you could identify what that kernel was, as the natty kernel may simply need to be fixed the same way. ** Package changed: xserver-xorg-video-intel (Ubuntu) => linux (Ubuntu) ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/773691 Title: No brigthness on Gateway Nv7915u laptop -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs