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    HEL80 External Monitor + AC Plugged In = Flicker

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by csinth, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. csinth

    csinth Snitch?

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    Hey guys,

    I've been experiencing an odd issue lately involving flickering with an external monitor. I think it has something to do with the power adapter.. because when it is plugged in to AC power the external screen has a subtle flickering (at it hurts my eyes), yet when my laptop ISN'T plugged into AC power it doesn't flicker at all. I would be fine with unplugging the AC power except for the fact I want to use the external monitor to play games, which sucks without AC power.

    I have my laptop plugged into a power strip which is plugged into one wall slot, and the monitor is plugged into the other wall slot right next to it. Is there anything I can do here to get rid of the screen flickering without unplugging my AC power?
     
    csinth, Jan 17, 2009
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  2. Ayle

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    It's a problem with the grounding level, you'll have to either plug both of them on the same power strip, or plug both of them direclty on the wall socket to solve the problem.
     
    Ayle, Jan 17, 2009
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  3. cat mom

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    Using a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter also works.
     
    cat mom, Jan 17, 2009
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  4. Pureknight

    Pureknight Notebook Consultant

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    I've got the same problem as csinth, even tho I've plugged my notebook and monitor in the same power bar. The only ''fix'' that works would be the 3 prong to 2 adapter, which cat mom suggested, but I'm worried that it might fry the monitor if a power spike was to happen.
     
    Pureknight, Jan 18, 2009
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  5. cat mom

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    I just make sure it is getting power through a surge protector and hope for the best.
     
    cat mom, Jan 18, 2009
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    faticata Newbie

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    Hello everybody. I had the same problem. A Compal HEL80 plus a Samsung 2053bw. I resolve it by plugging each one in differents plugs.

    Please try it and let me know the results ;) .

    David
    Portugal
     
    faticata, Jan 20, 2009
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