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    M40-S4111TD: Red Ghost on LCD

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by blums, Dec 13, 2005.

  1. blums

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    When there's a bright object (like a window) on my LCD that remains static for awhile then suddenly turns black (when you close a window to a black background) there's a red shadow (ghost or silhouette) of that object gets left behind but fades out evnetually.

    Is this normal?

    Thanks
     
    blums, Dec 13, 2005
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    Do you have your screen set to shut off when your notebook is in its screen-saver mode? If you do, your computer could be shutting its screen on and off every 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. (what ever you might have the power-settings set at), which could be causing the ghosting. Check the Toshiba Power Pannel and see how long your noteook's screen is set to shut off for.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Dec 13, 2005
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    ok thanks...i'll check that out. But this ghosting thing happens while i'm working or watching a DVD.
     
    blums, Dec 13, 2005
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    Well, if it's happening while it's on, I'd say you might have a defective screen. Where and when did you buy your laptop? And is it still with its complementary 1-year warranty period with Toshiba?
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Dec 14, 2005
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    I got my laptop from ToshibaDirect last Nov. 14. So yes...it's still under warranty. My screen is a WSXGA+ (1680x1050)

    I tracked the delivery of my unit and it originated from Shanghai. And looking at the model label it says Made in China.

    Sigh. I'll send it back.
     
    blums, Dec 15, 2005
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    That sucks - are you going to re-order the Toshiba or get a different notebook?
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Dec 15, 2005
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    I'll have them repair the screen. I'll see if they'll agree to let me use the laptop while waiting for a replacement screen.
     
    blums, Dec 16, 2005
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    Ah, OK! Hope everything goes well!
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Dec 16, 2005
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