Trouble enabling S-Video out (to TV) on a T41

[mike349]

I followed the instructions here: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail. ... MIGR-58625
(I have the first option - ATI Radeon Mobility 9000)

Right click on desktop -> Properties -> Settings -> Advanced -> Displays
They show a red power button on the top left of the TV box. Mine isn't red, and there's a "Not connected" message in the box. Clicking the are that should be red doesn't do anything.

If I unplug the S-Video cable from the T41 and plug it into a DVD player, the TV plays the DVD. When the T41 is hooked to the TV, there a black screen that says "VIDEO 1" on the top left.

(I also tried checking the "Extend my monitor..." option, but when I click apply it reloads that window with the option deselected. That option is available if you click on the blue "2" box on the window with the Advanced button.

(I also tried rebooting the computer, with the S-Video cable plugged in and the TV on. I tried opening the settings window with the S-Video already plugged in, and with it not already plugged in.)

(I also tried reinstalling the ATI drivers.)

Thanks for any help.

Thinkpad T41 2373 W4A
Windows XP SP3

[systemBuilder]

When I used to own a T41 (I used T42s now), I remember that sometimes I had to reboot to get the video to come out the SXGA port. Have you tried that solution? When you boot, often the boot screen itself will be sent to the SXGA port. If that is working, then get a tool called, "Lenovo System Update" and update all your hotkey utilities, you should be able to switch between LCD display and SXGA port display with the Blue-Fn key + F7, good luck!