This isn't my laptop, but as far as I can gather, the laptop has been having problems with it's screen just blanking out while all other running lights are on.

It seems to occur just before or just after log-in.

Laptop is a Asus EEE PC 1000. FCC ID: MSQEPC1000.

OS: Ubuntu 10.4

We're not sure if this is an OS problem, or a hardware problem. Any pointers would be very helpful, as the only solution I currently have is to wipe the machine and see if that rectifies the problem without opening it up.