[ltp] Flashing screen on X20

[Tom Rockwell]

I had a problem with my 560x, the blacklight would flash on and off. 
Happened in X and the regular console - so I didn't suspect a software 
problem.  It turned out that the power connector for the backlight 
florescent tube was loose.  Disassembling the thinkpad and reassemebling 
fixed it.  Disassembly was the recommended first repair procedure in the 
IBM hardware manual.  You should be able to find the hardware manual on 
the IBM website.

The flashing screen was very disconcerting, but it ended up not being 
that hard to fix.  Anyways, see if the problem is the same in X and the 
console to eliminate software problems as the cause.

-Tom


Daniel Curry wrote:
> Hello everyone.  I have an X20 that is configured as dual boot.  In both boot configurations, the screen will flash.  Not just a little 'out of sync' flicker, but I mean full black, and back flashing.  Does anyone have any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks
> 
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