I notice there is a typo in your xorg.conf: Option "metamodes" "CRT-0: 1680x1050
You're missing quotes. Also, you should include an explanation in your bug report why you're using an xorg.conf, since for this hardware you typically shouldn't need to use an xorg.conf except in specific circumstances. Do a 'tail -f /var/log/Xorg.0.log' and check if the file grows each time the screen blanks. ** Changed in: xserver-xorg-video-intel (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xserver-xorg-video-intel in ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/681054 Title: screen repeatedly goes black for a fraction of a second _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp