I have an older HP EliteBook 8440p - has been a workhorse for me for >5 years - but for a failed HDD. I don't remember when this issue started, but it was after a new HDD install and re-installation of Win 7 - (but have been unable to install all updates - which may be the issue??) I have the monitor set to turn off after 20 min. and computer to go to sleep after 30 min. with either situation - the monitor does not always 'turn on' fully when I 'wake' the computer again; it will go from black to gray - but not 'on'. I know the computer is working cuz the hd and cpu lights are on and I can hear the cdrom 'check in' after sleep. But the monitor will not 'wake'. I usually have to sleep/hibernate the computer for a few seconds, then hit the spacebar and/or move the mouse (usually both simultaneously) to force the monitor display to turn on. Sometimes I have to repeat this process 4 or 5 times and it seems to be getting worse. I had a BSOD recently - which makes me think all this sleeping and waking is not good. thoughts??
Kelly
Kelly