Sleep Thunderbolt Display only

How can I make my Thunderbolt display sleep while it's plugged in to my MacBook and the MacBook is running and in use (not asleep)?

UPDATE (& resolution):  After the display finally died completely, I took it back to Apple Store for service.  They replaced the logic board and power module and cords.  Sort of a shotgun approach, which fixed the problem.  Now, just to be safe, I don't use the LAN port on the Thunderbolt, or the magsafe power cord coming from the Thunderbolt.  Instead, I plug my network directly to the Macbook with LAN-to-display adaptor, and use the macbook's own power chord to power it.  Hope it lasts!

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