This patch should resolve the issue. I modified powerbtn.sh to account for multiple kded4 instances running and added a little documentation explaining this since it seems to be a repeat problem.
** Patch added: "powerbth.diff" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/acpid/+bug/553557/+attachment/1791576/+files/powerbth.diff -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/553557 Title: kde power button configuration ignored -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs