Can you check latest version in feisty (0.7.2)? It includes one patch related to blanking the screen that may help in your particular case.
** Changed in: kpowersave (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info -- screen does not unblack properly after lid open https://launchpad.net/bugs/70451 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs