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    T61 Freezing when I switch display

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vst631, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. vst631

    vst631 Newbie

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    Hi all, long time reader, first time poster.

    I recently bought a new ThinkPad T61, with a T9300 Core2 Duo, and overall have been pretty pleased with it.

    However, I've started having issues with the display switching, where my machine freezes up when I switch from the default display to my external monitor (using an analog cable to a Samsung SyncMaster 912n). It'll half switch to the new screen, then freeze up. The machine is effectively dead at that point -- numlock stops working, etc.

    Has this happened to anyone else? Do I need to update a driver or something?

    thanks!
     
    vst631, Mar 28, 2008
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  2. Agotthelf

    Agotthelf Notebook Consultant

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    yes, you should update first windows Vista/Xp,
    then start your "system update" program.
    You ´ll find it under your thinkvantage tools and
    update your lenovo software.

    To make your battery a long life.
    First load your battery minimum 36h!! so it is fully loaded.
    The unload und then again 24h loading.
     
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  3. vst631

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    My windows XP & Lenovo software are already up to date, I don't think that's the issue... Also, I'm not quite sure what this has to do with battery life?
     
    vst631, Mar 28, 2008
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