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    z575 Video Display Problems

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by aksama, Aug 16, 2012.

  1. aksama

    aksama Notebook Guru

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    I just received my z575 in the mail yesterday, starting it up the first time it looked just lovely. Then, after about 5 minutes of running the colors got blown out, streaky, and the contrast is off. I've tried enabling and disabling crossfire, and I'm attempting to download the AMD drivers from the Lenovo siite. Any other suggestions?

    I've re-installed the AMD drivers, done a system restore, and checked my RAM for problems. I spoke to a tech and was informed there was "definitely" something wrong with my LCD, since it seems to run fine for a short period of time I'm not fully convinced that this is the issue. I've also tried updating the BIOS.

    To clarify, colors are pixellated and there is no color blending, and many harsh tears between color gradients, in addition they look "blown out" like there is too much lens flare. Any suggestions on something I could try before sending this back to the depot would be much appreciated!
     
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    aksama Notebook Guru

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    Bump... I'd prefer not to waste my time getting a replacement shipped, any ideas gents?
     
  3. epbrown

    epbrown Notebook Consultant

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    I'd go with the tech's diagnosis and send it in. Since it takes a while to appear, I'm guessing it's a heat-related issue.