Recently, a lot of complaints have come about the appearance of a variety of stripes on the laptop screen. What is the reason for this phenomenon, how to avoid this, what should I do if stripes appear on the laptop screen? You will find answers to all these questions and many others in the article.
Computer and laptop: diagnosis of the cause
Many people know that it is easier to determine the cause of a particular breakdown on a personal computer than on a laptop. This is directly related to the fact that the laptop is one integral design, and the computer has individual elements, which can hardly be called a minus. But at the same time, laptops are much more popular because of their compactness. And so they break more often. One of the most unpleasant problems of a laptop is the appearance of stripes on the screen. This is especially unpleasant when you handle the laptop very carefully, but here is such an absurd situation. Today we will analyze all the ways to solve such a problem and figure out what to do if there are streaks on the laptop screen.
How does it all start
Most often, one small strip of a color appears on the laptop screen. The owner of the laptop does not pay attention to this, but this can not be left to chance. In the early days, a maximum of three stripes appears on the screen (green, red or blue), but already within a week horizontal or vertical stripes begin to “multiply” very actively. And only then does the user understand that something is wrong. Some manage to fix this for a few minutes by clicking on the matrix of the laptop screen (exactly at the place where the stripes were). After a couple of minutes, the problem returns, but there are simply no solutions.
Causes
Vertical or horizontal stripes on the laptop screen may appear for several reasons, which will be described below. The reasons are as follows:
- damage to the video card of a personal computer (in certain cases, you can repair an element or completely replace it);
- damage to the motherboard (most often due to overheating);
- laptop matrix breakdown (will have to make a full replacement);
- various damages (poor contact, breakdown and other problems with the loop).
The breaking components of a laptop can always be repaired, both with their own hands and with the help of various companies involved in activities such as laptop repair.
Diagnostics
To narrow the scope of the search for a problem, it is recommended to make a laptop self-diagnosis at home. Follow all points listed below.
- We connect some external monitor to our laptop to check if the video card is to blame for the appearance of the stripes, and whether everything is normal with it. If the image on the connected monitor matches that on the laptop screen, the problem is probably not in the video card. If on the second screen there are no problems, but on the laptop the situation is the same, everything is fine with the video card, the problem is something else.
- If the first situation did not suit you, and you did not identify the problem, we can proceed to check number two. It is necessary to test the matrix by pressing or bending. In the event that when you click on a specific place where, for example, a white bar appears on the laptop screen, the image changes slightly, most likely the problem is precisely in the matrix or a cable directly connected to the PC screen.
- Does the image change when you close / open the laptop? The problem lies in the loop (poor-quality contact or broken tracks).
Matrix cable
If multi-colored stripes appeared on the laptop screen, most likely the problem is precisely in the loop of the laptop matrix. It is important to note that the bands in no way affect the operation of the computer itself, just a little annoying. You can get rid of them in only one way - by replacing the loop. It is almost impossible to do it yourself (there is a high probability that you will only aggravate everything), therefore it is better to turn to professionals who will do everything at the highest level. Laptop repair is not the best thing for non-professionals. In this case, you can spoil not only the laptop, but also your nerves, and also lose a lot of time.
Check again. When the laptop screen is tilted, stripes should appear in another part of the screen. If this happens, then the problem is exactly in the matrix PC loop.
Colorful stripes on a laptop display
What should I do if vertical stripes appear across the screen? You will find out the answer to this question now. Often the stripes are red and blue, for some time they become much larger (increase in width and length). Multi-colored stripes on the screen are ways to change your color to another - white. If you are not sure what the problem is, it is better to conduct an independent diagnosis, which is described in detail a little higher. If, when an external monitor is connected, stripes also appear on it, there is a problem with the video card. Laptop models are divided into two types: those in which the video adapter is installed in the motherboard, as well as those in which the video chip is a separate module of a personal computer.
In most cases, only a video card replacement can help to solve such a problem , but it is better to contact specialists to try to fix it. It will cost several times cheaper.
Monitor ripple
The ripples of one color or another on the laptop display proves that the problem is really in the loop. But in order to fully verify this, it will again be necessary to carry out a diagnosis. If everything is in perfect order on the external monitor, the problem is precisely the malfunction of the cable or the matrix of the personal computer. You should contact repair professionals to replace the necessary parts for the laptop to continue working.
Often you can meet a problem when a person not so long ago took his laptop from a repair, where he took it so that the masters would fix the cable or matrix, but after a while it would charge on the monitor again.
This, in turn, is already connected with poor-quality contact between the motherboard and the video adapter of your laptop. In such a situation, you should rebuild the chip or completely or partially replace the motherboard (you need to consult with the master who you are contacting for help). Do you have a strip on your laptop screen? What do you do not know? Nothing helps? Continue reading the article - you will definitely find the reason for the appearance of bands on the monitor and you can solve this problem!
Multicolored lines
The appearance of lines that randomly move around the monitor and constantly change their colors is proved by the fact that the problem is the breakdown of the loop. A little higher, it was already a question of this problem, however, as you know, this widespread trouble already has a lot of “modifications”. In what cases does the problem lie in the loop of the matrix?
- You turned off your laptop, there were no bands, and the next morning you turn it on again, but bands have already appeared. This is a sign of a matrix or loop problem.
- The monitor not only flickers and changes colors, but also becomes negative (sometimes the image on the screen is displayed in negative). This is the extreme stage of failure of the loop of a personal computer or its matrix.
- The image is only on one half of the screen, the second is simply empty. The problem with the matrix, which should be solved before the monitor is completely turned off.
- The non-working backlight of the laptop suggests that in the near future it is necessary to replace the matrix module - the inverter.
Single system violation
If there are streaks on the laptop screen, this may not yet mean that the problem really is as such. This may be the only malfunction. Masters are often approached by people who are sure that their laptop is broken (something with a matrix or a video card), due to the fact that, for example, a black bar appears on the laptop screen. But this in no way proves the need for urgent repairs. There were situations when a small blue strip appeared on the screen (it was not even, but moved randomly). This "little thing" was on the screen for about a week, and no one paid attention to it. At first it seemed that the strip was getting larger, but after five days it became clear that it did not increase either in length or in width. After two days, the strip disappeared and never appeared again.
It is because of this that it is better to wait a week or two to make sure that this is really a problem, and not to pay money to the craftsmen who will fix the laptop in a day, and it will “cover up” again a month later. But if the problem is not solved, then you can already go to the technical center, where you will find the right master.
PC drivers
Often there are situations when various stripes of different colors and sizes appear on the laptop screen. Many immediately go to the service center for the wizard to repair the laptop. But is it always right?
Often the reason for the appearance of stripes on the monitor of your personal computer (laptop) is incorrectly installed drivers or even their absence. Also, an outdated version of the article may be the source of the problem. Everything is clear enough here: you need to reinstall the driver. It is required to choose a version in which the problem on the screen disappears. How to do it? Only the "poke method." Please note: you need to download laptop drivers from the official website of the manufacturer of your model. You can install them with the help of various programs, but it is better not to take risks and do everything according to the rules.
Sometimes a laptop comes with a laptop with all the necessary drivers. If you have one, of course, you can use it, but remember that the content on it is not updated. But it’s worth a try, because the problem may simply be in the failure of the laptop drivers. If you have already tried all the updates, most likely the problem is in other node elements of the device.
Summarize
If strange bands appear on your personal computer, it is not necessary to immediately run to the masters. You can try to find out on your own the cause of what happened, which is quite possible to eliminate on your own.
The cause of the breakdown can be both problems with the video card and with the loop of the matrix. In certain situations, it will have to be replaced, but someone is lucky - just fix it. Drivers often become the problem of the appearance of a variety of stripes on the laptop screen. Update the software to the latest version, and if this does not help, contact specialists. Or, all the same, try to independently diagnose the PC, which is described a little higher.
What to do if streaks appear on the laptop screen? What are the reasons for what happened? Most likely, you have already found the answers to these questions, but if this still did not happen, you should immediately contact specialists. They will examine your laptop individually, will be able to pinpoint the reason and indicate the time required for repairs. And you will be convinced that the cause of the breakdown was still in front of your eyes, just in a more open form. On a laptop strip on the screen? This is no longer a problem!