Re: [PATCH] platform/x86: intel-hid: Add Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 to dmi_vgbs_allow_list

From: Hans de Goede

Date: Fri Feb 13 2026 - 11:54:56 EST


Hi,

On 13-Feb-26 05:46, Peter Metz wrote:
> The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (model DB04250) requires the VGBS allow list
> entry to correctly enable the tablet mode switch. Without this, the
> chassis state is not reported, and the hinge rotation only emits
> unknown scancodes.
>
> Verified on Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250.
>
> Closes: https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=221090
> Signed-off-by: Peter Metz <peter.metz@xxxxxxxxxx>

p.s.

If you feel up to it, there is a similar bug-report of a related
Dell model here:

https://lore.kernel.org/platform-driver-x86/CAP3yi-BWm0LqkhfzTrGy5n-KQ=3+T8eRMoR+Z+7Ke2VJB43kTA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx/

it would be great if you can write a follow-up patch fixing
that one too.

Regards,

Hans



> ---
> drivers/platform/x86/intel/hid.c | 6 ++++++
> 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+)
>
> diff --git a/drivers/platform/x86/intel/hid.c b/drivers/platform/x86/intel/hid.c
> index 560cc0631..5b475a096 100644
> --- a/drivers/platform/x86/intel/hid.c
> +++ b/drivers/platform/x86/intel/hid.c
> @@ -189,6 +189,12 @@ static const struct dmi_system_id dmi_vgbs_allow_list[] = {
> DMI_MATCH(DMI_PRODUCT_NAME, "Dell Pro Rugged 12 Tablet RA02260"),
> },
> },
> + {
> + .matches = {
> + DMI_MATCH(DMI_SYS_VENDOR, "Dell Inc."),
> + DMI_MATCH(DMI_PRODUCT_NAME, "Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250"),
> + },
> + },
> { }
> };
>