Laptop Screen "Ghosting" After Image

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A faint image of a previous window stays on the screen for several minutes.

Symptoms
  • Ghost images
  • Retention
  • Faint shadows
Possible Causes
  • IPS image retention
  • Overheating panel
  • Bad display cable

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Run a "Screen Fix" Video

Play a video with rapidly changing colors to "reset" the liquid crystals.

2

Lower Screen Brightness

Reduces the heat and voltage that causes retention.

3

Set a Shorter Screen Timeout

Ensure the screen turns off when not in use.

When to See a Technician

Unlike OLED burn-in, IPS retention is usually temporary and disappears after a few hours of being off.

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