Laptop Screen "Lines" (Horizontal or Vertical)

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Permanent colored lines appear across the screen, regardless of what is being displayed.

Symptoms
  • Colored lines
  • Flickering
  • Distorted image
Possible Causes
  • Damaged LCD panel
  • Loose display cable
  • Failing GPU

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Test with External Monitor

If the lines don't appear on the external screen, your laptop screen is broken.

2

Apply Gentle Pressure

Lightly press the bezel near the lines to see if they change; this indicates a loose connection.

3

Update Graphics Drivers

Rule out software glitches before assuming hardware failure.

When to See a Technician

Vertical lines are usually a sign of a failed "gate driver" on the LCD panel itself.

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