Laptop "Screen" has a Vertical Line

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A single, thin line of a solid color (red, green, or blue) runs from the top to the bottom of your screen.

Symptoms
  • Vertical line
  • Stuck color
  • Permanent mark
Possible Causes
  • Damaged display ribbon (TAB bond)
  • Physical impact
  • Failing LCD controller

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Press the Bezel

Gently squeeze the frame at the top or bottom of the line; if it disappears, it's a loose connection.

2

Connect to External Monitor

If the line isn't on the external monitor, your laptop screen is physically broken.

3

Replace the LCD Panel

Vertical lines are almost never fixable via software.

When to See a Technician

A vertical line means a specific column of pixels has lost its connection to the controller. It usually requires a screen replacement.

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