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    M1210 LCD Issue??? Looks like a screen door

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Bsresponsive1, Feb 2, 2007.

  1. Bsresponsive1

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    Just received my new 1210 and right away I notice some weird pattern on the screen.

    It is noticable mostly on the start menu or any dark areas. I already uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers.

    It looks almost as if there is a fine screen (like a screen door) over the monitor.

    Any ideas?
     
    Bsresponsive1, Feb 2, 2007
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    What do you have your color quality set at?
     
    WackyT, Feb 2, 2007
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    32bit...but it does almost look 16bit (same effect)

    I can see a difference in gradients if I switch between the two.
     
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    Does that same "problem" show up in the BIOS screen (or POST screen)?
     
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    Not noticable during post or bios.
     
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    Are there any other drivers I can try?
     
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    Thanks but as I said I already tried the dell drivers for the nvidia 7400.
     
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    Well I tried the omegas and same thing.

    when no drivers are installed it looks normal.
     
    Bsresponsive1, Feb 2, 2007
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    it sounds like the samsung screen i had on my 1405 changed to an auo and problem was solved also my 1210 has auo screen and it is perfect no light leakage or graininess so i am extremly happy with it
     
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    Thanks for the tip. Looks like they are going to come replace the lcd.

    Hopefully that takes care of it.
     
    Bsresponsive1, Feb 3, 2007
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