Dell Studio 1569

Introduction

I use the Dell Studio 1569 for about 3 weeks, there are several problems with linux (Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop amd64) support (see below).

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Dell Studio 1569 specifications page.

Name	Dell Studio 1569
Processor	Intel® Core™ i5 Intel Core i3
Screen	15.6-inch HD WLED backlight with TrueLife
RAM	Up to 4GB (DDR3)
HDD	250GB to 500GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW (slot-in)
Graphics	Intel Integrated

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Works
Screen	Works	Screen brightness buttons do not work
HDD	Works
Optical Drive	Works	Makes frightening clicks when gobbling up the CDROM
Graphics	Works
Sound	Works
Ethernet	Works
Wireless	Works
Bluetooth	Works
Modem	Not Tested
USB	Works	Mouse and external HDD tested
Firewire	Not Tested
Card Reader	Works
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested
Webcam	Works
Functional keys	Some work, some do not
HDMI output	video works on some TVs, audio does not work
Suspend/Resume	Works only if triggered by software, get stuck if lid is closed

Notes

The computer might lock up, especially if running heavy applications or stuffing the air duct. The ACPI support is rudimentary, linux can barely read temperature and it is not clear whether it is even correct (it is not changing when CPU is overloaded).

# cat /proc/acpi/thermal_zone/TZ00/*
0 - Active; 1 - Passive
<polling disabled>
state:                   ok
temperature:             27 C
critical (S5):           100 C
passive (forced):<not set>
active[0]:               71 C: devices=FAN1 
active[1]:               55 C: devices=FAN0 
# cat /proc/acpi/thermal_zone/TZ01/*
0 - Active; 1 - Passive
<polling disabled>
state:                   ok
temperature:             0 C
critical (S5):           100 C
passive:                 95 C: tc1=0 tc2=2 tsp=10 devices=CPU0 CPU1 CPU2 CPU3 CPU4 CPU5 CPU6 CPU7 
active[0]:               71 C: devices=FAN1 
active[1]:               55 C: devices=FAN0

Note2: The fact that the hard disk can not be replaced without voiding your warranty or visiting Dell service center might complicate laptop replacement and disappoint some Linux users.

Summary

The getting stuck when overheating is a show stopper, not recommended for Linux use. The problem is described in this bug report.

Other linux versions support

Ubuntu 11.04 Natty

Disabling LCD disables the HDMI monitor too

Author

Arie Skliarouk, Jerusalem, Israel

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