Screen flashes to power off & lock screen, takes screenshots

My ipod touch screen has randomly been flashing on and off - sometimes to the lock screen and sometimes to the power off screen. It is responsive but sometimes flashes back too quickly for me to hit "unlock" or "cancel." And for some reason it will often take a screen shot when it is flashing. Help?

Have you tried the standard fixes:
- Reset. Nothing will be lost.
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory defaults/new iPpod.
If you still have the probem thne it is likely a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

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When pressing the power button reads "Power Button Lock-out" and will not turn off monitor
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Hello @CocoJoe,
I understand that you are getting a 'Power Button Lock-out' error when you push the power button on your HP W2371d 23-inch Diagonal LED Backlit Monitor.I am providing you with some steps you can try below:
Step 1. Hold the power button down for 30 seconds
Step 2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the monitor and the wall
Step 3. Hold the power button down for at least one minute
Step 4. Plug the power cord back into the monitor and then into the wall outlet (not a power bar or surge protector)
Step 5. Press the Menu button on the monitor
Step 6. Navigate to the Factory Reset option and select it
Step 7. Try different cables between your computer and monitor.
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IPad Lock/ Power Off button not locking screen. Please help!

I have an iPad 2 and suddenly the screen doesn't lock anymore whenever I press the Power Off/ Lock Screen button

Try reset iPad
Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears
Note: Data will not be affected.

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This behaviour is steady and reproducible using BurnK7.exe. The threshold is always the same : 55°C.
This temperature range is definitely normal for AXP3000+. So far, I did not find any Bios parameter or mainboard switch able to leverage this threshold.
How can I fix this problem ?
Thanks for help,
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Processor Athlon XP Barton 3000+ FSB 333
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When changing processor you should clear CMOS.
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Hi my iphone 4 home screen keeps flashing on and off repeatdly. I will beonmy phone or in an app and it will go to a black screen and then light up to the home screen. Then the power off option will pop up. I have tried letting it die and recharging it and powering it off neither worked. Does any one have an idea on what this could be or what I can do?

If the Slide to Power Off option is coming up, that suggests your power button isn't working correctly and is sticking.
Best thing to do is bring the phone to an Apple store (make an appointment first) and have a Genius take a look at it.
~Lyssa

My iPhone 5 having a problem that I can open my lock screen but I cannot slide open my phone even Slide to power off too, It just cannot slide.

My iPhone 5 having a problem that I can open my lock screen but I cannot slide open my phone even Slide to power off too, It just cannot slide.

Hello MarvanCheong,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Troubleshooting touchscreen response
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1827
Restart your device
Hold the On/Off button until "slide to power off" appears. Slide to power off your device. When it is off, press the On/Off button to turn it back on.
If you can't restart your device, reset it by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for a least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
Clean the screen with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Avoid using the device while wearing gloves, with wet hands, or immediately after applying hand lotion.
If you have a protective case, or if you are using a plastic sheet or film on the display, try removing them and testing the device without it.
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The lock screen on my IPad zoomed in on itself. It is zoomed in so far that I can't unlock it, and I can't see the 'slide to power off' option. I've tried to reset it numerous times. Any suggestions? Help please!

Try double tapping the screen with three fingers to return to normal size. If it works go to settings> general> accessibility> zoom> off.

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While playing music the screen repeatedly flashes to black then flashes to the slide to power off screen. When I tap cancel it usually works for a few min before doing it again but sometimes it flashes between the black screen and the itunes screen several times before showing the slide to power off screen.

Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Thanks to everyone who responded and related subject helped. Holding the home button and power button simultaneously for 10-15 seconds does unlock the screen. I can now use my ipad again. However, a futher problem has arisen since updating to IOS6 and activating icloud at same time, Although not sure if its related. The problem is that when connected to my PC the itunes message appears 'Cannot read ipad'. It instructs you to restore but keeps timing out after about 1 hour. This maybe internet issue but can't understand why itunes cannot read my ipad. May need to completely erase all content & reset. Or any other suggestions why this has happened?

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How about making the power off function only available after the lock screen so if someone steals your iphone they can't turn it off without your passcode. Then it could stay traceable.

Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430
restore both with B/U and as new
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137

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My screen flashes from black to slide to power off its like the button on the top is sticking but it isnt

Try the standard fixes:
- Reset. Nothing wil be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory defaults/new iPod

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On a Thinkpad X1 Carbon, I did a Lenovo System Update.
One of the updates included the BIOS. The system shutdown and rebooted.
The message on the bottom left of the reboot splash screen has been:
"Flashing embedded controller. Do not power off."
for the past 4 hours.
Any suggestions?

Remove Sophos.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/21069437#21069437
Upgrading RAM may help.
If your Mac runs slowly:
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH19031?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Start up in Safe Mode. http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1564
Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
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Repair Disk
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5836
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Ipad crashing to lock screen and wanting to power off

I have ththe ipad retina display and recently the lock button on the top wouldnt work and it wouldnt power off. This wasnt too much of a problem.. but tonight it keeps crashing to the lock screen and asking me to power off every few seconds. I have done a restore and it hasnt helped.. any ideas?

Reset iPad
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My MacBook Pro is apparently powered on, but no screen display and cannot power off. Cap lock works so keyboard is working but trackpad not responding.

MacBook Pro is powered on but no screen display. Track pad not working and cannot power off. Have tried wireless mouse and no response.

Bring it to an Apple store or AASP. Power down by holding the power button down.

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