internal display flickers every few minutes

[mike8748]

Why is the internal display flickering?

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @mike8748,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

If your HP PC’s internal display flickers every few minutes, it could be caused by a range of issues, from software glitches to hardware faults. Let’s walk through a structured troubleshooting approach to help you narrow it down and fix it.

1. Update Graphics Drivers

Outdated or corrupted drivers are a common cause.

• Open Device Manager (press Win + X > Device Manager).
• Expand Display adapters.
• Right-click your GPU (Intel/AMD/NVIDIA) > Update driver.
• Choose Search automatically for drivers.

2. Check for Windows Updates

• Go to Settings > Windows Update.
• Install all pending updates, especially optional driver updates.

3. Disable Hardware Acceleration

Some apps (like Chrome, Edge, or Office) can cause flickering.

• In Chrome: Go to Settings > System > Turn off Use hardware acceleration when available.
• In Windows: Go to Settings > System > Display > Graphics Settings > Turn off Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.

4. Boot in Safe Mode

This helps determine if the issue is software-related.

• Press Win + R, type msconfig, go to the Boot tab, check Safe boot, and restart.
• If flickering stops in Safe Mode, it’s likely a driver or app issue.

5. Check Display Cable & Connector (if applicable)

If it’s a convertible or detachable model, gently reseat the display connection or check for flex cable issues.

6. Run HP Hardware Diagnostics

• Restart your PC and press Esc > F2 to enter HP PC Hardware Diagnostics.
• Run the Display Test and System Test.

👉HP PC Hardware Diagnostics | HP® Support

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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VikramTheGreat