It goes blank while I'm typing.  I called Toshiba and the tech said that I 
can take it to a Best Buy store.  Since it is out of warranty, Toshiba will 
not service it.  I couldn't believe that.

Any other ideas?



"tc" <terrycassidy@msn.com> wrote in message 
news:wlybg.25783$Qq.254@clgrps12...
> On my 5200, I can adjust how long the display will stay on with no input 
> for both battery use and when plugged in using the Toshiba console 
> program.
>
> Are you actually using the computer or just reading something on the 
> screen? Does the backlight come on when you press a key or only when you 
> move the screen?
>
> Check your power settings and hibernate/ sleep settings.
> Terry
>
> "Me" <Me@My_House.Com> wrote in message 
> news:FPabg.28996$4L1.9836@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com...
>> My laptop is having an issue with the display.  After a few minutes, the 
>> screen goes dark - the backlight shuts off.  After closing the lid and 
>> re-opening, the display does come back for a short time.  I read the 
>> bulletin on the Toshiba site regarding the "button" possibly needing 
>> cleaning, but there is no button on my laptop, just a magnetic switch. 
>> I've also reloaded video drivers, but the problem still exists.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> G
>>
>>
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