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    Acer Predator 15/17 screen flickering

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Addicted2GamZz, Sep 22, 2017.

  1. Addicted2GamZz

    Addicted2GamZz Notebook Consultant

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    Hello there everyone does anyone have any screen flickering on their Acer Predator 15 or 17, as i previously had it in January/February, but was considering re-buying the same one but the i7-7700HQ model, is there any flicker on the Kaby Lake models? please let me know asap as i'm buying a new laptop soon :)
    Cheers :)
     
    Addicted2GamZz, Sep 22, 2017
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    tesm1th Notebook Consultant

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    You may want to check external Notebookcheck.net reviews. It reviews on display PWM. If it's below 1000Hz, don't go if you're sensitive to PWM.
     
    tesm1th, Sep 22, 2017
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  3. Addicted2GamZz

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    what does this mean? does the i7-7700HQ model screen flicker? why does the screen flicker, is it a faulty laptop or the motherboard?
     
    Addicted2GamZz, Sep 23, 2017
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  4. tesm1th

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    that might mean the PWM is present and the PWM frequency is quite low.
     
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    is the laptop faulty as a laptop shouldn't flicker :(
     
    Addicted2GamZz, Sep 23, 2017
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    do you sense pain looking at the screen for period of time?
     
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    nevermind. fortunately, I did some research and users wont be sensitive to the PWM frequency.

    it might be a defect. [​IMG]
     
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    is it normal for the screen to flicker? can i also insert a 2nd m.2 ssd?
     
    Addicted2GamZz, Sep 23, 2017
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    no. and yes, you can add another one.
     
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    no. and yes, you can add another one.
    [​IMG]
     
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    I found my Nitro would have a screen flicker when something would dim the screen (Windows notification, etc) and when opening/closing windows on occasion. I finally traced the problem down to the power management function of the Intel video drivers. I disabled all PM and no more flicker.
     
    Token CDN, Sep 23, 2017
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