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    6400 screen flickers

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by aznkid, Oct 8, 2006.

  1. aznkid

    aznkid Notebook Guru

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    i was just wondering if its normal for the screen to flicker. When i close the lid, the monitor turns off. when i open it up..it takes up half a second for the screen to come back on, but about 30 seconds later, the screen has a quick flick. Is this normal? thanks!
     
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Yes & no. Usually it flickers as soon as you open the lid (about 2 seconds after the screen comes back on). I think this has something to do with refreshing it, but not 100% sure.

    You might try updating/reinstalling your video card driver to see if that helps any.
     
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    RadioDude Notebook Guru

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    I just had this same problem with my m1210,got it brand new in august and shortly after installing programs i saw a flicker in the screen,so called up support and they put a new lcd in it,didnt work still there so they put a new motherboard in it and again did not work,getting a replacement.
     
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