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    Lines on LED screen

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by aan310, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hey, im seeing faint horizontal lines, or grainy ness, or something...
    is this just a characteristic of a LED screen? ill get a pic up tomorrow
     
    aan310, Oct 28, 2008
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    well, picture taking of the screen doesn't really work...
    So... idk now :p
     
    aan310, Oct 28, 2008
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    evil_lbt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hook up an external monitor to your laptop and see if you can see the lines.

    If you can see them, then it's time to call Dell to replace your motherboard.

    If not, have them replace your LCD.
     
    evil_lbt, Oct 28, 2008
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    no lines on external, no warrenty, got it from hep....
    :p

    its not like and OMG MY LIFE IS OVER deal.... it kinda bugs me a little :p
     
    aan310, Oct 28, 2008
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    Is it noise or is it line outs?

    Take a clear picture using a camera...
     
    Adam1530, Oct 29, 2008
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    every picture gets a;; weird because of coloration, ill try again
     
    aan310, Oct 30, 2008
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