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    Standby Problem Plz Help

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lilfazzl, Oct 23, 2005.

  1. lilfazzl

    lilfazzl Notebook Consultant

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    sup,
    i just got my i6000d (specs in sig) and whenever i try to wake it up from stand by the computer turns on, i can hear the hdd and fan etc, but the moniter stays off. then i have to hold down the power button and turn it off then turn it back on,,

    it is really annoying

    any suggestions?
    thanks
     
    lilfazzl, Oct 23, 2005
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  2. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I would say updating the screen drivers. Also if possible, maybe do a remformat if you havent done one or do one again. Its always a good idea to do a reformat on dell. I think that would fix it.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 23, 2005
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  3. lilfazzl

    lilfazzl Notebook Consultant

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    i already tried those and the driver for my screen is the microsoft default monitor so i cant updaate it. any other help?
     
    lilfazzl, Oct 23, 2005
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  4. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    are you talking about the LCD Screen or external monitor?
     
    Amber, Oct 23, 2005
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  5. lilfazzl

    lilfazzl Notebook Consultant

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    lcd screen
     
    lilfazzl, Oct 23, 2005
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    if you could, update the bios
     
    ccbr01, Oct 23, 2005
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