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    XPS 16 Screen

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by KoshKosh, Jun 6, 2009.

  1. KoshKosh

    KoshKosh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All


    I've had the XPS 16 (with the 1080p LED screen) for about 3 months now, I have been running Win 7 x64 since day 1. I have a strange problem where the screen backlight flickers slightly (just enough to be noticeable). I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue?

    Thanks.
     
    KoshKosh, Jun 6, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    If it happens at the lowest brightness and only at the lowest brightness, it's most likely normal. Some E6400 owners have reported such, and the general consensus (last I heard) was that the machine drops the refresh rate in order to save power at the lowest brightness setting.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jun 6, 2009
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    I noticed that on my 1340 WLED, but only at the lowest brightness.
     
    snoboarder8232, Jun 6, 2009
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    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    I had the same thing except my screen would tint green. I had it replaced and it never happened again
     
    Brendanmurphy, Jun 6, 2009
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    KoshKosh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the feedback guys. This happens on all brightness levels. I usually keep it mid way since the screen is super bright. I guess I have to call Dell for a replacement. Hopefully they won't give me much trouble.
     
    KoshKosh, Jun 7, 2009
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    StudioXPS16 Notebook Consultant

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    This could also be a GPU issue -- but in either case Dell cannot fault you for it and they will fix it.
     
    StudioXPS16, Jun 7, 2009
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    KoshKosh Notebook Enthusiast

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    You're right it might be a gpu issue as well. no way to know. Only problem is I have Win 7 RC running. I have a feeling tech support is going to blame 7 and say install Vista and see if the problem persists.
     
    KoshKosh, Jun 7, 2009
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    That's why you lie and tell them your using Vista, they have no way to know and when the tech gets there they could care less what your running.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Jun 7, 2009
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    huey85 Notebook Geek

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    same thing is happening on my 1340 - is this a fault/defect or is it a common problem with the refresh rate dropping? I'm getting a techie to come replace my motherboard cos they determined it could be the mobo when I called up tech support.
     
    huey85, Jun 19, 2009
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