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    Screen stays on...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by CvcDrk, Oct 11, 2006.

  1. CvcDrk

    CvcDrk Notebook Consultant

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    I updated my video drivers the other day to fix another problem and now when I close the lid of my E1705, the screen stays on...its very annoying when I'm trying to sleep and I need it to be active so I can hear the IM client go off....
     
    CvcDrk, Oct 11, 2006
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    where did you get your drivers from? You need to use the video card drivers from Dell for nVidia. For some reason, the lid will stay on if you use a 3rd party driver.
     
    Amber, Oct 11, 2006
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    I used drivers from nVidia's site...do I need to do it again then?
     
    CvcDrk, Oct 11, 2006
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    Yes, you'll need to use the drivers from support.dell.com. If you use these, the LCD should shut off when you close the lid - don't ask me why this happens, but it just does.
     
    Amber, Oct 11, 2006
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