New t60 with blank screen?

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salin · #1 Post by **salin** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:34 am

I just got a new T60 yesterday. I made a recovery backup disc first and had not loaded any programs yet. I then closed the lid and had some dinner. When I returned and opened the lid............the screen was blank.
Not being familiar with ThinkPads, I don't know what I may be able to try to get the screen back.
I tried the usual enter key, Esc, Ctrl-Alt-Delete, and finely the power button...........none of this worked and it would not power down either.

sb37 · #2 Post by **sb37** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:52 am

hold the power button down for ten seconds to turn it off, then try booting up again.

salin · #3 Post by **salin** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:56 am

Thanks.................that worked! I guess I didn't hold the power button down long enough.

#4 Post by **GomJabbar** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:09 am

@salin
Do you have Vista loaded on your T60, or is it XP?

salin · #5 Post by **salin** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:15 am

I went with XP as I need it for work. Our IT guy said to stay away from Vista for now.

salin · #6 Post by **salin** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:24 am

I have a question for you. I'm in the process of setting up my T60 and I usually use a guy I know who does computer work for a living. He has many large company clients such a car dealerships so I feel he knows what he is doing.
He wants me to use the Norton Interned Security Suite.................. I don't much care for Norton.
I was thinking of a stand alone AV program, but the Norton Suite has everything I should use such as the firewall.
Your site endorses NOD 32. Can this be purchased from a retailer locally her in Phoenix.
How should I evaluate this?

#7 Post by **GomJabbar** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:34 am

NOD32 is excellent antivirus software. You can purchase it online and download it using the NOD32 link above. They also offer a free 30-day trial. Looking at the same site, I see the following as the closest reseller in your area.

eset wrote:GHA Technologies

Liz Murrey
8998 E. Raintree Dr.
Scottsdale , AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 951 1154
Fax: (480) 951 6956
For Sales, Dial Toll-Free: 888 868 0747
Email: emurray@gha-associates.com

salin · #8 Post by **salin** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:07 am

Thanks for the info!!!!!

sb37 · #9 Post by **sb37** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:37 am

nod's the best, both in terms of spotting viruses and resource usage. it's only 30 bucks a year or so, and certainly a good deal at that price. stay away from norton!

whizkid · #10 Post by **whizkid** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:06 am

There's also ClamWin, which is entirely free, has daily updates, and integrates with Outlook to scan all your incoming e-mail.

gpvillamil · #11 Post by **gpvillamil** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:05 pm

salin wrote:I just got a new T60 yesterday. I made a recovery backup disc first and had not loaded any programs yet. I then closed the lid and had some dinner. When I returned and opened the lid............the screen was blank.
Not being familiar with ThinkPads, I don't know what I may be able to try to get the screen back.
I tried the usual enter key, Esc, Ctrl-Alt-Delete, and finely the power button...........none of this worked and it would not power down either.

I have encountered this as well. Someone said that it happens because of a conflict between Windows XP and Lenovo power management drivers.

I would very much like to know what a solution to this problem is...

thematrixz · #12 Post by **thematrixz** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:08 pm

Here's the problem description:
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/917332

and Link to download hotfix:
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/ind ... opic=10761

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