X240 video freeze problems

Recently picked up a new X240 CTO and running into some unfortunate issues. I think they are video related.
- when resuming from standby, sometimes the system will not turn the screen on. You can tell things are still "working" behind the scenes (mute lights work etc.) but the screen is a no-go. Have to either reboot or force the system back to sleep (I was able to get it by scanning my finger to get past the login, then Winkey, Right, Right, S will sleep the system again). Pretty random.
- twice now, the system has just randomly hard-locked. No BSOD, the image on teh screen just completely freezes. Its happened right after logging in and once while I clicked the button to turn off Wifi.
I am also getting a strange fan noise, almost a grinding sound, when the fan is running and you move the machine around. I think there is a thread about that already.
Any ideas? I am running Win7 64bit SP1, all drivers up to date as per TVSU. Latest BIOS.
I have disabled 30day standby and the "self refresh" option in the Intel graphics options.

Hi,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I’m really sorry to hear that your Lenovo ThinkPad X240 is randomly freezing.
Ensure that air vents are not blocked and there is a proper air flow. Also, check the speeds at which the fan is spinning.
1. Remove all external devices and restore factory default hardware configurations by uninstalling all non-bundled devices.
2. Power on the machine with AC adapter and battery then check whether the problem still exists.
3. Go to BIOS by tapping F1 while Lenovo logo appears. Choose Config -> Power and ensure the below settings are as recommended.
Intel(R) SpeedStep technology [Enabled]
Mode for AC [Maximum Performance]
Mode for Battery [Maximum Performance]
Scheme for AC [Maximum Performance]
Scheme for Battery [Maximum Performance]
Then press F9 [Save and Exit].
4. Ensure Power Manager is configured correctly. Open Power Manager, Click Switch to: "Basic", Click "Power Plan" tab, Select "Maximum Performance", Press Apply then click Ok.
5. Boot up and press F8 to enter Safe Mode to check if the boot up speed is normal.
6. Input "msconfig" and click the tab "Startup" to disable all. Reboot and then shut down. If problem resolved, narrow down to specific startup file.
7. Run a complete virus scan.
8. Run Lenovo Solution center diagnostics and check if there is any hardware failure.
9. Run Lenovo system update and Windows update.
Also, check in event viewer to see what exactly is causing the freeze.
Hope this helps! Post back if issue persists.
Best regards,
Mithun.
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