T420 (4180-1G8): Problem with VGA output to external monitor

Hello,
I am trying to get the VGA output to an external monitor to work.
I am connected to my monitor directly using a standard VGA cable.
I am trying to enable primary display to the external monitor: I only get a black screen. The monitor says it is not receiving a signal.
When I try to clone or extend the display: same results.
Here is my setup:
Monitor: Iiyama ProLite E2710HDS
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64bit w/ Service Pack 1
Laptop: Thinkpad T420 (4180-1G8)
Graphics Adapter Info:
Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
Report Date:            1/11/2012
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]:        10:27:8
Driver Version:            8.15.10.2538
Operating System:        Windows 7 Service Pack 1(6.1.7601)
Default Language:        English (United States)
DirectX* Version:        10.1
Physical Memory:        3979 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory:    64 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory:    1696 MB
Graphics Memory in Use:        88 MB
Processor:            Intel64 Family 6 Model 42 Stepping 7
Processor Speed:        2491 MHz
Vendor ID:            8086
Device ID:            0126
Device Revision:        09
*   Processor Graphics Information   *
Processor Graphics in Use:        Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
Video BIOS:            2089.0
Current Graphics Mode:        1600 by 900
*   Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator   *
Active Notebook Displays: 1
    *    Built-in Display    *
Monitor Name:            ThinkPad Display 1600x900
Display Type:            Digital
Gamma Value:            2.2
DDC2 Protocol:            Supported
Maximum Image Size:
Horizontal:            12.20 inches
Vertical:            06.69 inches
Monitor Supported Modes:
1600 by 900 (50 Hz)
1600 by 900 (60 Hz)
Display Power Management Support:
Standby Mode:            Supported
Suspend Mode:            Supported
Active Off Mode:        Supported
Raw EDID:
00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 30 AE A1 40 00 00 00 00
01 14 01 03 80 1F 11 78 EA CC CE 99 58 50 8E 26
24 4B 53 00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
01 01 01 01 01 01 F8 2A 40 9A 61 84 0C 30 40 2A
33 00 35 AE 10 00 00 18 CF 23 40 9A 61 84 0C 30
40 2A 33 00 35 AE 10 00 00 18 00 00 00 0F 00 A9
09 32 A9 09 32 19 09 00 06 AF 56 31 00 00 00 FE
00 42 31 34 30 52 57 30 32 20 56 31 20 0A 00 7B
Regards,
Stephane B.
Note: the external monitor works fine with my desktop computer and with a T400 laptop.
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Follow-up:
I have tried the latest "generic" Intel driver after completely uninstalling the device driver from device manager: without success.
I have tried another monitor from a different manufacturer: no luck.
To eliminate the device driver as a possible cause, I tried booting from an Unbuntu boot CD: no luck.
I have enabled boot display on the VGA port in the BIOS: screen remains black.
I am suspecting that the VGA port on my brand new Lenovo Thinkpad T420 is simply not working at all.
I have opened a call with my hardware support.
Regards,
Stephane B.

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