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    Notebook Screen Refreshes/Flashes

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by RMSko, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. RMSko

    RMSko Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a new Aspire 5630 laptop running Vista with a Core 2 Duo processor. Every ten minutes or so the notebook screen seems to refresh and the screen flashes for a split second. Does anyone know what could be causing this?
     
    RMSko, Aug 27, 2007
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    superkid667 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My guess, it's a driver problem. I think a clean install of windows vista and re-installing the drivers would 100% fix it!
     
    superkid667, Aug 28, 2007
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    RMSko Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm trying to avoid reformatting the HD since this is a new laptop and I just finished setting it up and installing all of the programs. Also, interestingly it seems to occur when it's running on battery power more than when plugged in.
     
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    superkid667 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If it's new and your experiencing problems, then the notebook must be defective. I would save time and return the notebook and get another.

    Hope that helps
     
    superkid667, Aug 28, 2007
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