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    Laptop Standby problems

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Darbyjack, Mar 23, 2006.

  1. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    When i put my laptop into standby, it wont turn back on properly.

    When i wake it up, i hear discs and fans spinning, but the screen stays off.


    HELP ME PLEASE



    btw my notebook is an Acer Aspire 1694 WLMi
     
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    Darbyjack, Mar 23, 2006
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If you are running modded video drivers, you will have this problem. Especially if you use the newest ones from laptopvideo2go.com They explain this about their cards. I believe if you search those forums it will help you find the problem.

    Hope this helps.
     
    USAFdude02, Mar 23, 2006
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Hi Jack,

    I have the same problem. Hibernate works fine, but standby with external disk on USB does what you are describing. Standby without the external disk works fine though.

    It does the same with official ATi drivers and modded desktop drivers. I think I managed once to wake it up properly, but I just don't remember what was the thing. :confused:

    Cheers,
     
    ikovac, Mar 23, 2006
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  4. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    I have no external HD but I do use Omega drivers for ATi. Is this my problem?

    I do remember standby working properly before
     
    Darbyjack, Mar 24, 2006
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    Try upgrading the drivers...do a full un-install and reinstall of the drivers. Make sure you remove it from the registry. They is a guide on how to do it at Laptopvideo2go.com. Then re-install different drivers and see if you have the same problem.

    Hope this helps.
     
    USAFdude02, Mar 24, 2006
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