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    A8JS - Vista - Black Screen after open / close lid?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by nerraD, Nov 18, 2007.

  1. nerraD

    nerraD Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I have an A8Js and just recently upgraded my oem-installed XP to Vista.

    Whenever I close and then open the laptop lid/screen, when I reopen it the screen stays black. Anyone know why this is happening?

    The only way I can recover is to do Alt+F4 and hit enter to make the computer restart or go into standby. Then, when I turn it back on I can see the screen again.

    Definitely an annoying characteristic.

    Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

    PS - using the latest nVidia drivers from the Asus website... I believe they are from April 2007.

    D
     
    nerraD, Nov 18, 2007
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  2. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    Have you installed updates from Windows Update?
     
    John B, Nov 18, 2007
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  3. nerraD

    nerraD Newbie

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    Yes, I've installed all the Windows Update stuff that's available.
     
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  4. ra990

    ra990 Notebook Consultant

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    Used to happen to my A8JS. Try closing the lid and opening it again. After a couple of times (usually the first) it brought it back to life.
     
    ra990, Nov 18, 2007
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  5. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    This problem is usually due to a combination of ACPI and video drivers.

    Update the ACPI drivers to latest, and try the following video drivers:

    - from support.asus.com
    - modded from laptopvideo2go or whatever the name is

    An easier solution is to hit Fn+F7 twice. That should also bring your screen back to life.
     
    E.B.E., Nov 19, 2007
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