No antivirus?
Fan working hard?
I'll have to try atlanta2k1's TAB/POWER to wake up my M5040 when this happens again to me. However, I'm not sure if you're having the same problem (or have noticed the connection) but my 5040 only freezes when I have the ethernet cable in. If I'm on the network wirelessly, I can go forever without a freeze. The moment I put in the ethernet cable to perhaps transfer files faster, etc. the freezes begin. Check to see if you have the same results. I will, however, try the TAB/POWER trick to see if that helps me next time. I'm plugging in the eth cable right now to get to it freeze so i can try the trick soon.
I'll have to try atlanta2k1's TAB/POWER to wake up my M5040 when this happens again to me. However, I'm not sure if you're having the same problem (or have noticed the connection) but my 5040 only freezes when I have the ethernet cable in. If I'm on the network wirelessly, I can go forever without a freeze. The moment I put in the ethernet cable to perhaps transfer files faster, etc. the freezes begin. Check to see if you have the same results. I will, however, try the TAB/POWER trick to see if that helps me next time. I'm plugging in the eth cable right now to get to it freeze so i can try the trick soon.
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I had the same problem and after a quick frantic feeling I tried CTRL/ALT/DLT still no response. I believe the computer locks itsself after a while of no use. With some self diagnosing I found holding TAB down and press the POWER button seems to wake the M5040 up. I have opened mine a few times to replace the HDD and power ribbon thinking this may have caused it. Let me know if it works for you. As far as the WLAN card it can be purchased on ebay. This card seems to go bad from overheating. Make sure you purchase a Laptop cooler, it will allow more life to any Laptop!
Josh
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