Satellite 1800-314: When I close the lid it won't go into standby

Hope someone can help.
I recently had my Satellite 1800-314 (Windows XP)re-formatted, and now when I close the lid it won't go into standby.... the power light flashes amber, when I open the lid again, Windows shuts down and then restarts. I have tried installing Toshiba power settings, setting "when I close the lid, standby", to no avail.
Have then uninstalled Toshiba power settings and set ordinary power settings in Control Panel to "standby", etc, but it STILL won't go back to standby.
I'm frazzled now.
Is there a simple solution that I'm missing?
Grateful in advance for any help!

Hi
You should know that it is very important to install the drivers in the right order.
The installation of common modules at the beginning is important because some Tosh drivers need this application for properly working.
If the power saver was installed on the OS the windows power settings will not work.
The Toshiba settings overwrite the Microsoft settings.
Furthermore please check your preinstalled BIOS. Compare the version with the BIOS on the page. If your unit uses the older version so try to upgrade it.
But be careful. You have to use the right BIOS and the right upgrades procedure.

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