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Laptop has vertical line on LCD screen one pixel wide

allydowd
allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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Hi,

I have an Advent 4214 laptop. It has just developed a single, purple vertical line down the screen, one pixel wide. It is there from the moment I turn on the PC. It does not go away when I gently press the line on the screen with my finger.

I have tried:
  • Updating the drivers:they seem fine.
  • Running a virus scan. No problems found.
  • Doing a system restore to two days ago before the problem appeared. Doesn't help.
What else can I try?

Would be so, so grateful for any advice as the machine's warranty has expired.
Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama

Comments

  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    it's probably a fault either with the screen or the connection , a new screen would be the only way to fix it , try a local pc repair - shouldn't be too much to fix , a new screen for around £40 on amazon
  • johnmc
    johnmc Posts: 1,265 Forumite
    Sounds like a broken screen.

    About £40 on Ebay.
  • S0litaire
    S0litaire Posts: 3,535 Forumite
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    Sounds like a hardware screen problem.
    Local PC shop should be able to replace it easily.
    Laters

    Sol

    "Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"
  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Thank-you both.
    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
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