I had the very same issue with my T510 and adding the line
Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightnessControl=1"
within the 'Section "Device"' solved the problem for me.
I had the very same issue with my T510 and adding the line
Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightne ssControl= 1"
within the 'Section "Device"' solved the problem for me.