Can Ubuntu ignore the Wireless Hardware Switch?

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This is not the same question as many others have asked. I have a perfectly functioning wireless card and switch on my HP Pavilion dv6910, running Ubuntu 12.04.

Unfortunately, the placement of this switch causes me to hit it when the notebook is sitting on my lap.

I'm looking to disable the switch's functionality to prevent disabling the wireless. Is this possible?

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Jan 27 '13 at 20:30

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Check your BIOS. HP has some HP-only features in the BIOS. In the Built-In Device Configuration menu there should be an option LAN/WLAN-Switching. You should be able to disable it there. (it has been a while since I had a HP so if this is not correct please comment ;) )

edited Jan 27 '13 at 20:30

Seth

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answered Jan 27 '13 at 18:41

Rinzwind

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Can Ubuntu ignore the Wireless Hardware Switch?

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