What are the most common laptop screen issues? How to fix them

Bringing home a laptop often turns into a big deal, owing to the investment that it usually requires. However, careful you may be, there will be a time when even the best of devices tends to give up on us. Apart from common software issues, laptops are also prone to hardware damage.

In fact, over time, regular wear and tear could cause the health of your laptop to deteriorate. That said, no one likes to deal with a glitchy screen. And if you find your display faltering, you’re probably going to jump into panic mode. But before you do, here’s what you need to know about common laptop screen issues.

5 laptop screen issues and how to resolve them

If you rely on your laptop for home or office-related work, display issues could be a cause of serious concern. While most of these issues could be resolved easily, it’s never a bad idea to opt for additional protection with Croma’s ZipCare plans for your laptop. Based on the variant and price range, the plan will cover pick up, drop and timely maintenance of your laptop. However, here are five other issues that you could face, and how to resolve them.

1) Laptop not switching on
2) Lines on your laptop screen
3) Flickering laptop screen
4) Dimmed or blank display
5) Cracked display

1) Laptop not switching on

A laptop screen acting up could also just be your laptop not switching on correctly. If you’ve tried everything, right from connecting your laptop to a charger to changing the plug points, consider getting your laptop checked for a possible battery pin issue. Alternatively, it could also be your charger or the cable that could be adding to it. However, it is advisable to get it checked at an authorised service centre to rule out the issue completely.

2) Lines on your laptop screen

A laptop screen with multi-coloured vertical lines may seem like the textbook definition of annoying, especially if you’re trying to stream something on it. However, this problem could be caused due to an underlying hardware failure. Secondly, it could also be due to external damage to your screen.

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If you’re trying to fix it yourself, try to unplug your laptop and hold the power button for about 30 seconds before trying to switch it on. If you still see coloured lines appear, it may just be an LCD screen issue. In this case, you might either have to get the LCD panel or your screen replaced.

3) Flickering laptop screen

Flickering screen on your laptop is caused due to faulty display drivers. To tackle this, you might need to reboot your laptop in Safe Mode and look for any driver updates that could do away with the bug. If you’re dealing with a Windows laptop, select (or right-click) and hold Start and then further opt for Device Manager.

4) Dimmed or blank display

Like TV screen issues, laptops can also malfunction, causing their screen to blank or dim out. To tackle this, first, ensure your brightness is at the maximum level. If it already is, restart your laptop. This way, you can be sure that there are no system errors on your device.

Alternatively, if your laptop is running but you’re faced with a blank screen, the root cause could be a malfunctioning motherboard or memory. In the case of memory, resolve it by replacing one module at a time. If you still face an issue, it is best to get it checked at an authorised service centre.

5) Cracked display

Laptop screen cracking is an unfortunate issue, and it often requires to be handled with care. Based on the degree of the damage, the consulting technician may advise you on the next steps on how to deal with your laptop. It is best to keep your data backed up, as the service centre may suggest wiping it off before tending to it.

Keeping your laptop free of dust and away from harmful liquids can help you avoid mishaps and, in turn, keep it away from any long-term damage.