Solved Random Black Screen with white flickering lines... help


Hopefully it won't happen again. Cross your fingers...
 
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (5699), 25H2 (8457)
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
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    1280x800
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    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
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    WINDOWS DEFENDER
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    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v25H2 (build 26200.8457)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
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    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
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    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
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    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
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    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
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    100Mbps
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    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
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    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel 14650hx
    Motherboard
    OEM
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 Mobile
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Built in
    Screen Resolution
    2500x1600
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
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    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel 14650hx
    Motherboard
    OEM
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 Mobile
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Built in
    Screen Resolution
    2500x1600
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
Check for recent updates. Maybe the graphics drivers are replaced.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (5699), 25H2 (8457)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v25H2 (build 26200.8457)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
spapakons said:
Check for recent updates. Maybe the graphics drivers are replaced.
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They are the same.... Idk what's causing it and it's making me insane
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel 14650hx
    Motherboard
    OEM
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 Mobile
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Built in
    Screen Resolution
    2500x1600
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
zbook said:
There were three misbehaving drivers reported in post #4.

There were no new BSODs seen in the new V2 share link.

What is the status of the random black screen with white flickering lines?
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Well the issue returned again after 2 weeks idk why is it happening
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel 14650hx
    Motherboard
    OEM
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 Mobile
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Built in
    Screen Resolution
    2500x1600
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
Please post a new V2 share link into the newest post.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
    Motherboard
    Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
    Memory
    16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
    Hard Drives
    Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Mobile Workstation
What about any other drivers? Chipset?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (5699), 25H2 (8457)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v25H2 (build 26200.8457)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
spapakons said:
What about any other drivers? Chipset?
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I actually contacted the official customer care regarding the issue and they told me to go into advanced bios and disable the C states, i asked them as to why, what could be the explanation behind that and they replied that its an issue with intel processors , is that true?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel 14650hx
    Motherboard
    OEM
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 Mobile
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Built in
    Screen Resolution
    2500x1600
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
I always have C states to auto. According to Google AI:

Disabling Intel C-states will cause the CPU to remain at higher clock speeds, which can improve performance in latency-sensitive applications like gaming and certain professional workloads. However, this will significantly increase power consumption and heat, and will prevent the CPU from entering lower-power states, so the computer will be less efficient and not go into a proper sleep mode.

Potential benefits
  • Improved performance:
    By preventing the CPU from downclocking, disabling C-states can result in higher and more consistent frame rates in games and reduce stuttering.

  • Lower latency:
    For highly sensitive applications like network packet routing or high-frequency trading, it can eliminate the delay associated with the CPU waking from a low-power state.

  • Higher maximum performance:
    This can help CPUs, especially older or non-K series CPUs, to maintain their maximum clock speeds more effectively.
Potential drawbacks
  • Increased power consumption:
    The CPU will use more power, which is especially noticeable on a laptop and will shorten battery life.

  • Higher heat output:
    Keeping the CPU at higher speeds generates more heat, requiring good airflow and cooling to prevent overheating.

  • Reduced efficiency:
    The system will be less power-efficient, which is the opposite of the intended purpose of C-states.

  • Less effective sleep mode:
    Your computer will not be able to go into a low-power sleep mode as effectively, and the system may not behave as expected when idle.
When to consider disabling
  • You are an enthusiast or gamer looking for the absolute maximum performance and don't mind the increased power and heat.
  • You are experiencing performance issues or stutters in applications that you suspect are related to the CPU waking from a sleep state.
  • You need to use a software tool that requires C-states to be disabled to function properly.
When to keep them enabled
  • You want the best power efficiency: and don't want your system running at peak performance all the time.
  • You are using a laptop and battery life is a priority.
  • You do not have a cooling solution capable of handling the increased heat and fan noise.
  • You are not experiencing any performance issues that suggest the need for C-states to be disabled.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (5699), 25H2 (8457)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v25H2 (build 26200.8457)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
This is definitely hardware related issue. From my 15 years experience of laptop repairs, I assume that the reasons would be:

1. Just loose LCD cable going from motherboard to LCD panel. More likely loose on panel side from my experience.
2. Worn-out/damaged LCD cable (Those cables are quite thin and contain 30 or 40 individual extremely thin cables)
3. Worst case LCD panel itself, but i doubt that.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro Insider Beta (26220.8370), Kali Linux
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Victus 15
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
    Memory
    16GB (2x8GB) Dual Channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia RTX 3050
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1080p IPS 144Hz (Laptop Screen) + 3x 1080p 60Hz screens
    Screen Resolution
    4x 1920x1080 monitors
    Hard Drives
    M.2 NVMe 512GB Samsung - PCIe 4.0x4 - Main system drive

    USB-A and USB-C M.2 NVMe Enclosure with NVMe SSSTC 256GB - NVM Express 1.3 - Ventoy with all install files and all ISO images i use.

    USB External SSD Kingston XS100 1TB - USB 3.2 Gen 2 - WindowsToGo (Clone of my existing Sytem), and all games I play.

    USB External SSHD Seagate FireCuda 2TB - USB 3.0 - For Macrium system images, data, photos, stays always safe at home
    PSU
    200W
    Cooling
    Zalman ZM-NC3 Cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Dell KM7120W
    Mouse
    Dell KM7120W
    Internet Speed
    1Gb/s down / 500Mb/s up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thanks for the reply but Would just a restart fix the issue if it's the loose cables (hardware issue) ?? Because in my case it does
Thorenzz said:
This is definitely hardware related issue. From my 15 years experience of laptop repairs, I assume that the reasons would be:

1. Just loose LCD cable going from motherboard to LCD panel. More likely loose on panel side from my experience.
2. Worn-out/damaged LCD cable (Those cables are quite thin and contain 30 or 40 individual extremely thin cables)
3. Worst case LCD panel itself, but i doubt that.
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel 14650hx
    Motherboard
    OEM
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 Mobile
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Built in
    Screen Resolution
    2500x1600
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
Kitetense said:
Thanks for the reply but Would just a restart fix the issue if it's the loose cables (hardware issue) ?? Because in my case it does
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It could temporarily fix it as it resets the power going into the cable. Its weird but seen it happening in past. Best thing to do is take it good local repair shop. Just be careful. Some people would quote you for full display assembly (whole top part of laptop, including, lcd panel, frame, hinges, camera, wifi antenna...) just so they dont have to diagnose issue correctly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro Insider Beta (26220.8370), Kali Linux
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Victus 15
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
    Memory
    16GB (2x8GB) Dual Channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia RTX 3050
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1080p IPS 144Hz (Laptop Screen) + 3x 1080p 60Hz screens
    Screen Resolution
    4x 1920x1080 monitors
    Hard Drives
    M.2 NVMe 512GB Samsung - PCIe 4.0x4 - Main system drive

    USB-A and USB-C M.2 NVMe Enclosure with NVMe SSSTC 256GB - NVM Express 1.3 - Ventoy with all install files and all ISO images i use.

    USB External SSD Kingston XS100 1TB - USB 3.2 Gen 2 - WindowsToGo (Clone of my existing Sytem), and all games I play.

    USB External SSHD Seagate FireCuda 2TB - USB 3.0 - For Macrium system images, data, photos, stays always safe at home
    PSU
    200W
    Cooling
    Zalman ZM-NC3 Cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Dell KM7120W
    Mouse
    Dell KM7120W
    Internet Speed
    1Gb/s down / 500Mb/s up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thorenzz said:
It could temporarily fix it as it resets the power going into the cable. Its weird but seen it happening in past. Best thing to do is take it good local repair shop. Just be careful. Some people would quote you for full display assembly (whole top part of laptop, including, lcd panel, frame, hinges, camera, wifi antenna...) just so they dont have to diagnose issue correctly.
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Hmm... I see , nice observation well i have it under warranty so i will tell the Lenovo customer care technician to do exactly that
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel 14650hx
    Motherboard
    OEM
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 Mobile
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Built in
    Screen Resolution
    2500x1600
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
Kitetense said:
Hmm... I see , nice observation well i have it under warranty so i will tell the Lenovo customer care technician to do exactly that
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If its under warranty, then definitely claim under warranty. Just make aure you backup your data before, just in case they replace the whole laptop for you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro Insider Beta (26220.8370), Kali Linux
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Victus 15
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
    Memory
    16GB (2x8GB) Dual Channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia RTX 3050
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1080p IPS 144Hz (Laptop Screen) + 3x 1080p 60Hz screens
    Screen Resolution
    4x 1920x1080 monitors
    Hard Drives
    M.2 NVMe 512GB Samsung - PCIe 4.0x4 - Main system drive

    USB-A and USB-C M.2 NVMe Enclosure with NVMe SSSTC 256GB - NVM Express 1.3 - Ventoy with all install files and all ISO images i use.

    USB External SSD Kingston XS100 1TB - USB 3.2 Gen 2 - WindowsToGo (Clone of my existing Sytem), and all games I play.

    USB External SSHD Seagate FireCuda 2TB - USB 3.0 - For Macrium system images, data, photos, stays always safe at home
    PSU
    200W
    Cooling
    Zalman ZM-NC3 Cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Dell KM7120W
    Mouse
    Dell KM7120W
    Internet Speed
    1Gb/s down / 500Mb/s up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thorenzz said:
If its under warranty, then definitely claim under warranty. Just make aure you backup your data before, just in case they replace the whole laptop for you.
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I have backed up my data as well so now i will get it replaced
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel 14650hx
    Motherboard
    OEM
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060 Mobile
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Built in
    Screen Resolution
    2500x1600
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
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