problem with power managment

[janus zeal]

I have installed windows vista on an Acer Aspire 5670, and every time the lcd powers down, it wont come back on. i know its not frozen because im accessing the internet through it to make this post with another computer.

is there something i can do to make the lcd turn back on like its supposed to?

[BoardBabe]

I have the same problem, Acer TravelMate 8600LMi, latest beta2. LCD will not power on. After eg. lid is closed.

[janus zeal]

Ive yet to fix it, but it seems if you do Fn+F4 (might be diffrent for you) to put it into sleep then again to wake it will make the system resume. ^_^

Edited June 13, 2006 by janus zeal

[BoardBabe]

I'll give it a try...

[BoardBabe]

Didn't work. Also shutting down frequently causes lcd to go dark and system freez.

[ddebacker]

Can't you bring the task manager?

[BoardBabe]

I don't think the machine is responding, but as the LCD is shut off I have no way to find out

[xper]

Same problem here. HP ZT3000.

[Biohead]

I had a similar problem when trying to standby. I would standby the machine, but rather than it go into SB mode (power LED flashes orange) the power button would remain blue but my screen would go off. I found that if I left it a few minutes, pressed the power button (to "resume" the laptop) it would then come back on as if it was brought out of standby.

Im not sure, but I think the lack of being able to Standby is having "Away Mode" active so that my XB360 can always connect - its part of the Media Center setup.

[xper]

My problem solved. HP ZT 3000 laptop with ATI Radeon Mobility.

Get nevest driver for your video card and save it somewhere on HD.

Connect external monitor. Start Laptop. LCD goes off but not external one. Computer --> Properties --> Update driver for video card.

Hope this help someone.