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My brand new Acer Laptop (vista) csreen has suddenly started to flicker. Its just like when the the horziontal hold goes on old style VDUs . I would be very grateful for any ideas.

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A short diagnostic checklist to narrow the flicker reported by . Replies from and point in useful directions; the steps below show how to isolate software, power, or display-level causes without opening the case.

  • Restart and enter BIOS/UEFI setup. If the image flickers before Windows loads, that strongly indicates a hardware-level problem; if it is stable there, focus on software/drivers.
  • Boot into Safe Mode (Vista: press F8 during boot) or run a Linux live USB. If the flicker stops, try uninstalling/reinstalling or rolling back the display driver.
  • Plug in an external monitor. If the external stays steady while the laptop panel flickers, the issue is inside the lid/panel or its power; if both flicker, suspect the graphics/power path.
  • Verify display settings: set native resolution and a standard refresh rate, and disable adaptive-brightness/power-saving display features.
  • Test power behavior: observe with AC only, battery only, and (if available) a different compatible adapter to see if the flicker correlates with the power source.
  • Watch for angle-related changes. If flicker varies when the lid is moved, that points toward a flex-cable or panel problem.
  • Record a short video showing the effect and note exact steps that reproduce it; this speeds any remote diagnosis.

If the above points to software, a clean driver install or system restore often fixes it. If hardware is indicated, avoid DIY disassembly and gather model/serial plus the test notes/video before contacting a qualified service.

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Brand New = Warranty claim. Call'm up and send it in.

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Dodgy GPU or screen connectors. Flickering is never a good sign so send it back!

-- like dogbreath says :)

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