For me, the problem resolved when I backed up my home directories and
re-installed Ubuntu with the latest ISO. The problem started with the
update to Hardy Heron. It was never resolved with any subsequent
patches. But it seemed to have been resolved since it works with a
fresh install. It is kind o
I have the same problem appear suddenly on my Dell 1420. The battery
manager does not work correctly any longer. If I run the laptop on
battery power, it will not charge after I plug it back in. Once plugged-
in, it says I am fully charged at some percentage (which drops each time
I unplug). If I r