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    LCD Flicking on laptop

    Discussion in 'HP' started by stop_flicker, Dec 30, 2008.

  1. stop_flicker

    stop_flicker Newbie

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    I have a Compaq/HP 6515b that the lcd screen flickers any time there is a hard drive seek. is this a sign of a bad blacklight or ?????

    This laptop has been is use for around a year with out any problems.

    Any help would be great.

    I have played with the refresh rate and the screen resolution this does not help .
     
    stop_flicker, Dec 30, 2008
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  2. beut

    beut Notebook Consultant

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    It is possible that the inverter took out the lights so they're flickering similar to florescent lights when they go bad.
    It is possible that it's the screen's backlight too, but I suggest to change the inverter first as it's not expensive.

    You can connect it to an external monitor to see if the problem only occurs to the LCD.
     
    beut, Dec 30, 2008
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