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    Thinkpad T410i display issue - colors fade for a few seconds

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by HolyBull, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. HolyBull

    HolyBull Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello:

    I have a Thinkpad T410i, it has the intel integrated graphics and the WXGA+ resolution screen.

    This has happened about 5 times over the past month, where the all the colors seem to fade for a few seconds.

    Anyone else have this issue?

    Thanks
     
    HolyBull, Jul 19, 2010
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  2. marlinspike

    marlinspike Notebook Deity

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    I don't know about the T410 or why you only experience it for a few seconds, but with intel integrated graphics, the first thing I'd try is turning off the contrast-lowering power-saving featuring found in the Intel Graphics and Media console.
     
    marlinspike, Jul 19, 2010
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    kireeti123 Newbie

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    Hi,

    Even I am facing this issue. I have T410i. The Display color goes pale and dull for 1 to 2 minutes and gets adjusted.

    I thought that is only my problem. Now I understand that, it is the problem for all T410i.

    Please let me know if you find any Call backs for this through Lenovo to fix it.

    Thanks
    -Krishna
     
    kireeti123, Feb 6, 2011
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  4. kdhar

    kdhar Notebook Enthusiast

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    This works for me, and I have the T410 with Switchable Graphics.

    1. Right-click Desktop > Graphics Properties
    2. Power > Power Plans
    3. Change Graphics Power Plan Settings to "On battery"
    4. Change to Balance on Max Performance

    I have it on Balance and not a single contrast change for 4 hours of battery use.
     
    kdhar, Feb 6, 2011
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    Nandarou Notebook Geek

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    Nandarou, Feb 6, 2011
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    kdhar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dang, looks like I've been using a workaround.

    Thanks for the patch!
     
    kdhar, Feb 6, 2011
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