First back up:
sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.backup
Then:
sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Find the "Option "No Logo" "
Add this underneath:
Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightnessControl=1"
(Including all the quotes)
Then save either restart. That should work but you may need to edit grub, try the above first.