Bottom half of laptop screen flickers

Good Morning,

Well we know it's a hardware issue due to the problem happening outside of windows. Based on your feedback I would be leaning towards the display being bad on the notebook not the video/motherboard.

I'm still a little cautious, it may be worthwhile to try the other connector type if you are able to dig up an adapter. (Would just be worth ruling out prior to deciding what to do next).

So far, it appears to be the display or display connectors which would require a repair. One thing you could try is to open and close the notebook gently and see if there is any flickering occurring on the notebook's display. This can sometimes be a sign of the connector cable between the motherboard and the display going which is the least costly repair we could encounter in this scenario. (This is because the connector typically runs through the hinges, so watch for weak hinges or if moving the hinges effects the flickering display)

- Another DVI/VGA adapter exhibits the same issues on the notebook display - (Replace the display)
- Another DVI/VGA adapter exhibits different issues or no screen flickering - (let us know)

Also, as a last resort you can also consider removing the bottom panels and re-seating the components out of good practice. Parts like the ram and the hard drive are customer-replaceable parts and are typically easily accessible. If you're at a point where you're thinking about buying a new one or repairing, give this a shot.

Best of luck,

Good Morning Okaytrythis,

Sorry for the late response, it's been a busy week.

Just to clarify, the connector cable i'm referring to that may be bad would be within the notebook itself. Typically there's a cable which runs inside the hinge of your notebook to feed the display on the top half the video feed from the components on the bottom half.

Sometimes this gets worn out from hinge use over time.

So far, this might be a good thing that the other monitor doesn't have issues as this may be a sign the display is bad and not the motherboard itself. Unfortunately, if it's not in warranty the cost of repair might run you up a couple hundred bucks.

Here's a link to a diagram showing the display and cable, Number 2.
http/www.laptoppartsexpert.com/images/cms/compaq-hp-pavilion-laptop-parts-exploded-numbered-cmp.jpg

Sample part page with pricing for a replacement display: (I can't vouch for this site, I've never bought from them before. Shop around, this gives you a rough idea of the cost of parts alone as a starting point.)

http/www.laptoppartsexpert.com/i-2877103-lcd-screen-display-14-1-wxga-tft-antiglare.html

So, based on your findings that the external monitor does (((Not))) have the same issue as the display on the notebook itself, I'm going with the most likely culprit being the display of the notebook itself is bad.

I'd be open to anyone else's opinion regarding the issue! If this was my notebook, this is the direction I would take.

You may want to contact support by phone just to get the final word on what they can do for you to assess your options. If you feel comfortable taking on a repair like this on your own, we can likely dig up a service manual to help you out.

Hope this helps you out, cheers!

Ishkrish, thank you for your time and all the information. I was thinking that you would say the display was bad because opening or closing did not make any changes. I did find the HP display and naturally I will have to go to a third party to get it. The links are very much appreciated. Always better to have more options.

Once again, thank you
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