How does Alt+SysRq work on a DellXPS13?

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sometimes my laptop freezes and normally I use the "magic SysRQ" combination to reboot it.

How does this work on my DellXPS13 ?

The closest question I could find was this one: How to get Alt+SysRq work on a Dell Latitude E6530?. But no matter which combination I try it does not work.

I am using a German QWERTZ-Keybardlayout but I think that should make no difference for the SysRq key.

Thanks!

Good question. I've never needed it but try it a couple times a year as a test and it's never worked for me on new or old Dell laptops. — WinEunuuchs2Unix, Nov 29 '19 at 13:39

Thomas · Answer 1 · 2020-02-12T11:54:45.193

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On an XPS 13 9380, first enable the media keys by pressing Fn+Esc.
Afterwards Alt+PrtScr will trigger SysRq.

Another option is to Fn+R+Alt but you'll have to release Fn to trigger a command key.

edited Feb 12 '20 at 11:54

answered Feb 12 '20 at 11:42

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that works. thanks. Indeed, you need to do Fn + Alt + R then release Fn while holding others then press the extra command key. – Boson Bear Jul 02 '20 at 20:33
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thanks @BosonBear that works on my 9343 – sebastian May 15 '22 at 16:06

vanadium · Answer 2 · 2019-11-29T14:01:53.410

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It may depend on the Dell XPS 13 model. For the 7390, the Setup and Specifications" brochure indicates that SysReq is represented by Fn+R. You may try if that works for you, although no indication about SysRq is available in the manual of your model, the 9360.

edited Nov 29 '19 at 14:01

answered Nov 29 '19 at 13:49

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