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    T61 external display problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by RayD71, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. RayD71

    RayD71 Notebook Geek

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    I have a T61 that I'm working on that recently stopped automatically turning on the external monitor when the laptop is docked back into the docking station. The only way to get the monitor to display is to go into Presentation Director and do it. I tried using the NVIDIA control panel to setup a profile, but can't find how to make the laptop use that profile when docking.

    Any thoughts would be appreciated.
     
    RayD71, Feb 11, 2009
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes. Try the monitor on another system to make sure that it works the way you think, first.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Feb 11, 2009
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    RayD71 Notebook Geek

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    I've switched the monitor and docking station and still have the same issue. I tried another laptop in the docking station and it worked fine for it. I think there is some setting that got messed up on the original laptop, but I can't find where to correct it at.
     
    RayD71, Feb 12, 2009
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  4. julietlima

    julietlima Notebook Enthusiast

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    Let me know if you've found an answer, I have the same problem. If the computer is on and I dock - the external monitor doesn't kick in. I have to shut down and restart for the external monitor to kick in.

    I have a T61
    2.5Ghz
    3 GB
    Nvidia Quadro 140M

    I did install a new HDD and installed WinXP. I'm current on all updates. The only Thinkvantage components I've installed are the following:

    1. Active Protection System
    2. Productivity Center
    3. System Update

    Cheers.
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    julietlima, Mar 19, 2009
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