 Colored Vertical Lines Down Computer, PLEASE HELP |
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 Aug 14 2008, 10:15 PM
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Hey guys, well I have a problem with these colorded vertical lines going down my HP Pavilion laptop screen. They first appeard a couple months ago, but then there was only like two very skinny lines. But now its getting kind of bad. I was wondering what is causing it, and is there a way to get rid of them? This post has been edited by Banks: Aug 15 2008, 01:10 AM |
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Aug 15 2008, 08:03 AM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 8,485 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
2 things to try. Download and reinstall the video driver. It could possibly be overheating. Use a can of compressed air and blow out the vents
Worth a shot -------------------- Mark
 why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Aug 15 2008, 12:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 10-June 06 Member No.: 71,474 |
And how do i reinstall the video drive.
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Aug 15 2008, 01:40 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 8,485 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
What is the model number of the laptop?
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why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Aug 15 2008, 08:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 10-June 06 Member No.: 71,474 |
hp pavilion ze4900
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Aug 15 2008, 10:05 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 8,485 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
This driver is for a HP Pavilion ze4900 CTO with the intel 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics chip
Installation instructions are at the bottom of the page HP support: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwar...228&lang=en This post has been edited by garmanma: Aug 15 2008, 10:06 PM -------------------- Mark
why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Aug 17 2008, 06:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 10-June 06 Member No.: 71,474 |
so that means i can download it right? is there a chance this can effect my laptop in a negative way? sorry im slow with computers... =[
UPDATE: i downloaded the file and was running it and it said the files are already on my computer if i wanted to continue, so yeah ima way for you to reply to my statement for my next move. =[ This post has been edited by Banks: Aug 17 2008, 06:18 PM |
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Aug 17 2008, 06:44 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 8,485 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
I would continue. It won't damage anything. The file you already have could be corrupt
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why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Aug 18 2008, 02:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 10-June 06 Member No.: 71,474 |
I downloaded the program ran it, clicked yes all to the download, restarted my computer and the lines are still there. =[
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Aug 18 2008, 04:08 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 8,485 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
Do you have a desktop monitor around that you can plug into to see if the picture is OK on that?
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why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Aug 18 2008, 06:18 PM
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ummm no i do not.
my friend said it might be because i have too much stuff on my desktop? but i dont really have too much. just music could that be it? |
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Aug 18 2008, 06:31 PM
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Can you look inside any vents and check if they're clogged with dust?
-------------------- "Some people are just plain crazy. END OF STORY.
Don't blame the media, videogames, the USA, or movies. Blame the 40yr old dude with the knife." -- Anonymous |
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Aug 19 2008, 12:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 10-June 06 Member No.: 71,474 |
Hmmm i blew in pretty much all the vents...with my mouth though. d0nt kn0w if that w0rks.
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Aug 20 2008, 06:37 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 8,485 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
-------------------- Mark
why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Aug 21 2008, 01:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 10-June 06 Member No.: 71,474 |
i d0 n0t believe that link applies to me...
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