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Problems With Flat Panel Monitor or Laptop Screen

Journal ID:   09328776V8
Article ID:  290543
Date Published:  10/8/2009
Last Revised:  10/27/2009

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 LCD FAQ
» LCD FAQ

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  1. Screen, Icon, or Font size too small or too big.
  2. Blank Screen or No Video
  3. Fuzzy, Blurry, or Color Problems
  4. Brightness, Contrast, or Geometrical problems
  5. Horizontal or Vertical Lines
  6. Bright or Dead Pixels
  7. Dual Monitor Setup

    Issue 1: Screen, Icon, or Font size too small or too big.

    The Icons, Font or Screen is either Too small, or too big. Click the link below for instructions about Video Settings, to help resolve this issue.

    Click Here for Video Settings.

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    Issue 2: Blank Screen or No Video

    Nothing is being displayed on the monitor. Select the appropriate Link below to you help resolve a problem with a blank screen on your monitor.

    Click Here if your using a Laptop Computer.

    Click Here if your using a Desktop Computer or External Monitor.

    Desktop Computer

    Laptop Computer

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    Issue 3: Fuzzy, Blurry, or Color Problems

    The Icons, Font or Screen is Fuzzy, Blurry, or is having color problems. Click the appropriate link below for instructions to help resolve this issue.

    Click Here if your using a Laptop Computer.

    Click Here if your using a Desktop Computer or External Monitor.

    Desktop Computer

    Laptop Computer

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    Issue 4: Brightness, Contrast, or Geometrical problems

    The Screen is either too bright, too dim, or has a black space on the top of the screen or bottom of the screen. Select the appropriate link below to help resolve this issue.

    Click Here if your using a Laptop Computer.

    Click Here if your using a Desktop Computer or External Monitor.

    Desktop Computer

    Laptop Computer

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    Issue 5: Horizontal or Vertical Lines

    The Screen has Vertical or Horizontal lines going across it. Select the appropriate link below to help resolve this issue.

    Click Here if your using a Laptop Computer.

    Click Here if your using a Desktop Computer or External Monitor.

    Desktop Computer

    Laptop Computer

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    Issue 6: Bright or Dead Pixels

    The Screen either has a bright pixel or a dark dead pixel on the screen. Select the appropriate link below to help resolve this issue.

    Click Here for Bright or Dead Pixel Troubleshooting.

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    Issue 7: Dual Monitor Setup

    Click the Link below for instructions on how to setup a Dual Monitor Configuration.

    Click Here for Dual Monitor Configuration Instructions.

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