My HP laptop computer has been having display issues where the screen flickers left and right

[TylerColl]

my HP laptop computer has been having display issues where occasionally when I use it the screen flickers like I can still see my screen but parts of the screen rapidly shift left and right. The only fix I found for it is to close my laptop and reopen it. I went to Device Manager to search for updates and it said it had the latest drivers.

[Nal_NR]

Hi @TylerColl,

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[TylerColl]

HP Pavilion Laptop 15-cs3067ST 

I clicked the link but for some reason, it didn't load correctly. I appreciate your assistance.

[Nal_NR]

Hi @TylerColl,

Thanks for sharing the details. 

The causes behind laptop screen flickering on Windows 10 PCs can be boiled down to a few common culprits. An aging PC shows signs of regular wear and tear as years pass by, and loosened internal cables can create a number of nasty glitches. Newer computers with screen flickering problems may be the victims of incompatible applications or defective hardware. Let’s deep dive into the many reasons why your laptop screen has started flickering.

1. APP INCOMPATIBILITY

Personalizing your PC into your own unique digital hub means downloading all of your favorite applications and programs. In certain cases, your PC won’t be able to handle the parameters and specs of certain applications which can cause screen flickering.

In order to figure out if an incompatible app is responsible for your laptop screen flickering, follow these three easy steps.

Step 1. Access your task manager by pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL and selecting “Task Manager.” You can also right-click the Windows taskbar and find the task manager there.

Step 2. With the task manager open, watch your screen for any flickering. If everything on the screen flickers except the task manager, then you’ve got an incompatible app living on your PC.

Step 3. If the task manager flickers during your observation then you’re likely dealing with a separate issue.

2. OUTDATED PC DISPLAY DRIVERS

It’s easy to neglect Windows software updates, especially when you know how long they’ll take. Those in the habit of putting their computer to sleep rather than shutting it down are more susceptible to the effects of outdated drivers.
 

Malfunctioning internal devices can lead to poor display resolutions, glitchy internet connectivity and of course, a flickering laptop screen. Both visual aspects and functionality in PC components suffer the consequences of outdated drivers when patches, updates, and bug fixes go by the wayside.

Wondering if your PC is due for an update? Check the status of your Windows 10 operating system in five easy steps.

Step 1. Press the Windows taskbar button and press the gear symbol to access your PC settings.

Step 2: Select “Update & Security” tab.

Step 3. If your PC has scanned for available updates recently, you may see a list of pending installs alongside the names of programs, extensions, or drivers that need immediate updating.

Step 4. If your PC has not completed an automated scan, you will be able to select “Check for updates.” This will sweep your hardware and operating system for any necessary updates.

Step 5. Click “Install updates” and let your PC do the rest.

You may refer to this document for further assistance. 

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[TylerColl]

Thank you for your response. I forgot to mention that I have a windows 11 laptop and it seems like I only get the flickering when I use multi task maybe? I'm not totally sure if that is the reason but sometimes it glitches the screen when I use the laptop. Should I try any graphic driver updates like uninstall and reinstall?

Thanks

[Nal_NR]

Hi @TylerColl ,

We are sorry that the issue is not resolved when the above troubleshooting steps were performed.

This might require one-on-one interaction to fix the issue via remote assistance

This could be hardware issue. 

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