[Bug 1681652] [NEW] Laptop screen does not turn off when closing lid from login screen.

[Mathew Tebbens]

Public bug reported:

I'm running a new install of Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS on a Dell Rugged Extreme 7414.
I only changed in Power Settings: When plugged in >  When lid is close = Do Nothing
Brightness & Lock Settings were not changed; Lock Screen after: Screen turns off

If I close the laptop lid while logged in at the Unity Desktop, the
screen will fade to black and turn off, which I think is normal and
expected.

Then when I open the lid I get the login screen, which I also expect.

Now, if I don't login and just close the lid, the screen does not fade to black nor turn off.
I would expect the screen to fade to black and turn off also from the login screen.

This appears to be a small issue, at least on my system.
If anyone needs specific information about the system, please ask.

** Affects: systemd (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  Laptop screen does not turn off when closing lid from login screen.

Status in systemd package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  I'm running a new install of Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS on a Dell Rugged Extreme 7414.
  I only changed in Power Settings: When plugged in >  When lid is close = Do Nothing
  Brightness & Lock Settings were not changed; Lock Screen after: Screen turns off

  If I close the laptop lid while logged in at the Unity Desktop, the
  screen will fade to black and turn off, which I think is normal and
  expected.

  Then when I open the lid I get the login screen, which I also expect.

  Now, if I don't login and just close the lid, the screen does not fade to black nor turn off.
  I would expect the screen to fade to black and turn off also from the login screen.

  This appears to be a small issue, at least on my system.
  If anyone needs specific information about the system, please ask.

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