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Problem
The laptop screen flickers, dims, or flashes unexpectedly during use.
Symptoms
Screen flickers intermittently or continuously.
Brightness fluctuates without user input.
Screen flashes black briefly, then returns.
Flickering worsens when running certain applications.
Possible Causes
Outdated or corrupted graphics driver.
Loose display cable connection (internal).
Incorrect refresh rate setting.
Faulty display panel or backlight.
Incompatible or buggy application.
Resolution
Step 1
Restart the computer to rule out a temporary software glitch.
Step 2
Update the graphics driver to the latest version.
Step 3
Check the display refresh rate in display settings and set it to the recommended value.
Step 4
Close any recently opened applications to see if flickering stops.
Step 5
Boot into Safe Mode to check if flickering persists.
Step 6
If flickering continues in Safe Mode, have the display cable and panel inspected by a technician.
Prevention
Keep graphics drivers updated.
Avoid installing unverified or outdated display-related software.
Handle the laptop carefully to avoid loosening internal cables.
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