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10-15-2022 09:02 AM
My pc battery is bad and recently the screen has stared flickering by can that be because of the battery or something else is bad
10-16-2022 06:37 AM
Hello @Frankfans
Sorry to hear that you are having problems ... I would like to help you.
Let me check your current system configuration. |
(1) Run msinfo32
- Select <System Summary>:
--->>> Copy/screenshot/paste following key/value pairs:
OS Name |
Version |
System Model |
System SKU ( equals HP product number (p/n) ) |
Processor |
BIOS Version/Date |
(2) Start Windows <Device Manager>
- Expand <Display adapters>
- Expand <Monitors>
--->>> Send screenshot
(3) Please report your results
10-16-2022 11:51 AM
Os name Microsoft windows 11 home
Version. 10.0.22621 Build 22621
System model. Hp pavilion gaming laptop 15-cx0xxx
System SKU 4PY21UA#ABA
Processor intel(R) core(TM) I5-8300HCPU@ 2.30GHz, 2304Mhz, 4 core(s) 8 logical processor(s)
BIOS Version /date Insyde F. 10,07/08/2018
10-16-2022 12:12 PM
Hello @Frankfans
(1) Create Windows system <restore point>
How to Create a System Restore Point on Windows 10 or Windows 11
(2) Download and install BIOS Update
HP Notebook System BIOS Update | F.28 Rev.A | 19.2 MB | Aug 15, 2022 | Download |
Why should you install the update ? https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4123786-2338478-16 Quote: " Updating the BIOS is recommended as standard maintenance of the computer. It can also help resolve the following issues:
" |
(3) Reboot
(4) Let BIOS be installed until it's completely done !
(5) Download and install / update
HP Consumer Desktop / Notebook PC ME Firmware Update | 04 Rev.A | 2.7 MB | Jul 25, 2018 | Download |
(6) Reboot Windows
(7) Enable and run and install <Windows Optional Updates>
How to Install Windows 11 Optional Updates & Fix Its Issue
(8) Restart Windows
(9) Please report your results
10-17-2022 12:05 PM
Hello @Frankfans
(1) Download and install
HP Support Assistant (Microsoft Apps Store)
or
HP Support Assistant 9.19.52.0
(2) Start <HP Support Assistant>
- Run <Battery Check>
- Click on <Show advanced information>
--->>> Send screenshot
(3) Please report your results
10-17-2022 12:06 PM
Hello @Frankfans
(1) Double check with external monitor connected via vga/hdmi cable. Do you have the same error pattern (flickering) on external monitor ?
- Shutdown notebook (No Sleep / No Hibernate)
- Power off external monitor
- Connect vga/hdmi cable
- Power on external monitor
- Power on notebook
(2) Please report your results