OLED Localized Screen Heat - Is This Normal?

[ccb93]

Hi all,

I bought an OMEN MAX Gaming Laptop 16 recently and noticed that the bottom right of the screen (about 1/4th of the way up towards the top) is warm. I know that OLED screens can get warm in general, but since this is localized, I was wondering if this is normal or indicative of a defect. I had previously bought the same model at Best Buy and exchanged it because of the same thing, so I'm inclined to believe it's normal, as the chances of getting a defective product twice in a row is very slim, but please let me know in case this is an issue.

Thank you!

[Garp_senchau · Accepted solution]

@ccb93, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

Localized warmth on OLED panels is common

OLED displays — unlike LCDs — emit light and heat directly from the pixels. In laptops like the OMEN MAX, the bottom-right section of the screen often overlaps with the display driver IC (DDIC) or power delivery circuitry for the panel. This area naturally runs a bit warmer, especially during:

Bright or static images (e.g., game HUDs or desktop icons)

High-refresh-rate operation

HDR or high-brightness modes

This heat can feel localized because it comes from a small controller board bonded behind that section of the panel.

How to confirm it’s not a defect

You can perform a quick self-check:

Brightness test: Lower the brightness to 50% and see if the warmth reduces significantly. (If yes, the OLED and not another component is the source.)

Uniformity test: Display a solid white or gray background. If there’s no visible color tint, flickering, or uneven image quality, it’s not a panel fault.

Symptom progression: If the warmth hasn’t worsened or affected display quality over time, it’s within design tolerances.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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[ccb93]

@Garp_senchau, thank you very much for your reply. Everything seems to be in order, then. I appreciate it!