1. get and install
https://github.com/guillaumezin/nvidiabl
Install:
sudo make dkms-install
To remove:
sudo make dkms-remove
2. Update grub
vim /etc/defaults/grub
add "acpi_backlight=vendor" to cmdline
sudo update-grub2 && sudo reboot
3. reboot
Set brightness to the half of max.br:
echo -n 50 | sudo tee /sys/class/backlight/nvidia_backlight/brightness
4. Disable using of the profiles in nvidia-settings.
I had issue with Wireless:
sudo vim /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi.conf
options iwlwifi 11n_disable=1