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    LCD Problems on T21

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by santoine, Jun 14, 2004.

  1. santoine

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    Hi.
    This may be a dumb question but I've looked at repair manuals, etc. and can't
    seem to find the answer...I just got a refurbished Thinkpad T21 and I've had a problem with
    the screen blanking out. But
    when I press the unmarked black button just above the "Insert" key and just
    below the battery gauge the screen comes on and everything seems to work fine. I
    originally assumed that button was just supposed to "wake" the computer when I
    open the case-- is it some kind of reload button? I'm running XP on the laptop--
    could my screen problem have to do with the refresh rate problem? (I tried the F7/external
    monitor switch and it doesn't help-- but that black button seems to work
    everytime!).

    Thanks to anyone who can help!



    Shannon L. Antoine
     
    santoine, Jun 14, 2004
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