T60 LCD Dsiplay problem

I'm having a strange problem with the LCD display on a T60.  The LCD display is turning off while the system is in use.  The system is still up and running.  (I can us VNC to go into the laptop from another system - everything responds and works.)  If I put the system into standby, the display power on again, then go off a few minutes later. 
When the display does come back, it  usually has a pink hue for a few seconds.  Then is again looks normal. 
I have previously had Thinkpad display problems that were caused by the failure of a connecting cable to the display.  But this one seems different.  It also doesn't seem like a failure of the graphics chips, because the system doesn't detect any problems and because the display renders fine through VNC. 
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.  Thanks!
Michael Greis

Wow!  I don't think I ever received an answer that quickly on any forum/site,.  Thank you - vielen Dank!  
As you'll see, just by chance I noticed that the display was still visible and added that to my original question before seeing your response.  I had actually just moved the Thinkpad down the floor where I have the plug for an  LCD monitor I use with several other systems. 
So even though I can get the screen back (for a few minutes) by closing the cover and then reopening it, it is the display itself that has failed?  My system was set to go into standby when I closed the lid.  I just changed it to take "no action" when the lid is closed.  If I close the lid, then re-open it, the monitor comes back.  It then shuts down again after anywhere from 30 seconds to a few mintues.  
I want to be as sure as possible before investing in a new screen....thanks so much for your help!
Michael Greis 

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