MBP 10.6.4 wont wake up from sleep mode

My MBP is connected to an external monitor and i keep the lid slightly open to keep it running cool (last MB I had overheated and caused battery issues, so was advised to keep lid slightly open). It works fine until it goes to sleep mode, after which it wont wake up. This is annoying as I lose data on documents Im working on as I have to force it to restart.
Is there a solution to this ridiculous issue?

I came across these two useful links. The problem is not gone but is less frequent now.
http://www.wintellect.com/CS/blogs/jrobbins/archive/2009/11/16/fixing-a-nasty-wi ndows-7-mac-pro-sleep-and-hibernation-problem.aspx
http://www.troublefixers.com/macbook-does-not-hibernate-sleep-in-windows-7-insta lled-in-dual-boot-with-bootcamp/
John Robbin's solution of resetting PRAM/NVRAM addressed the problem but only temporarily in my case. The problem would recur in an hour.
Abhishek's blog address the opposite problem, but his solution of not having any programs in windows start up helps. I removed skype from the startup.
I also started using Parallels to bring up the bootcamp windows and that too provided a workaround.
Looking for a cleaner solution.

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I came across these two useful links. The problem is not gone but is less frequent now.
http://www.wintellect.com/CS/blogs/jrobbins/archive/2009/11/16/fixing-a-nasty-wi ndows-7-mac-pro-sleep-and-hibernation-problem.aspx
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Hello, I hope you can help me!
I have this problem: When I set my laptop to sleep mode or I close my laptop (I have set "sleep" asi action after closing the laptop) it just wont wake up... I open in - nothing, I try to push the button for starting - I can hear it booting, but after few seconds the laptop is quiet again and nothing happens.
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(I'm sorry for my poor English, it's not my first language.)

Hit me over the head enough times with a fact and it will sink in.
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Hello, I hope you can help me!
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If your Mac happily goes to sleep but won't wake up--Hold down the power switch to force-reboot your machine and get it running again.
Don't worry-your Mac isn't narcoleptic. Its Open Firmware system or NVRAM (nonvolatile RAM) is likely corrupt, and your Mac can't remember how to wake up.
Restart your Mac and immediately hold down the Command-Option-O-F key combo until you see a somewhat intimidating command-line display that ends with the Open Fimware prompt. Type the following line:
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Since few day, my Mac Mini didn´t wake up from sleep mode.
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This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
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Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Sleep-and-hibernation-frequently-asked-questions
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