Hello
I have an Acer Travelmate and Windows 7 and have used it for years without. However, a problem that crops up a couple of times is that, while I am working, the screen will flicker and go dark. Actually, it's more of a light-ish dark. However, when I plug the computer into an external monitor or TV (via HDMI), the screen comes back on and works for a while. Also, if I hit fn+F4, and reboot, it temporarily solves the problem, but it recurs.
The last time this happened, I fixed it by doing a system restore to a previous version on windows 7. I tried that but the problem still persists.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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FAQ & Answers
1. Go to Control Panel > Device Manager > Display Adapters
2. Right click on your graphics card (mine was Intel(R) Graphics 3000) and select 'Update Driver Software...' and follow the instructions.
The process will examine your driver, scan for updates, download and install the updated driver and then restart.
Shazam!
Please us know the full model number of your device.
Also, check the BIOS version installed on your device.
SMBIOS Version 2.7
Travelmate X483 series
Model No. Z09
SNID: 30806722676
Common issue. You need to replace your lcd ribbon cable. Intermittent breaks in conductor traces, usually in the hinge area, can occur from opening & closing the lid too many times. Jack E/NJ
If you mean another monitor in another HDMI or VGA port works fine, then that only suggests the graphics adapter is OK. Trace breaks in a video ribbon LCD cable from this adapter don't always happen to the ribbon's traces that power the LED backlight. Jack E/NJ PS: The only other suggestion is that the Fn+F5 toggle key combo was somehow accidentally activated to turn the lid screen off --- in which case it can be turned on again by toggling it again.
HI
I have an Acer Aspire V5-571G and I have a problem. The screen will flicker and go darkish. You the anything no more. However, when I plug the computer into an TV (via HDMI), the screen comes back on and works normal.
I have had the screen changed but the issue persists.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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