Ripple on the monitor

Image artifacts are an extremely serious problem that can lead to numerous eye problems. This is why it is so important to get rid of any faults as soon as possible. Most often, users are bothered by ripples. What to do with the ripples? What measures will allow you to get rid of this defect as soon as possible? Are there any universal measures that can be taken to correct the situation and fix the monitor?

What defect is commonly called ripples?

Ripples are a defect on a monitor screen (or television screen), such as the complete absence of an image and hissing (in the case of a TV). Instead, noise appears on the screen that will prevent you from using your PC or TV monitor. This interference usually appears as horizontal stripes that flicker on the screen.

Rippling was a fairly common problem in the past, however, it still occurs today. If earlier ripples were widespread specifically in the case of televisions, then with the widespread use of computer technology this defect has reached monitor screens. Now this problem worries more and more people, because PC monitors tend to fail.

The ripples always look roughly the same, although there are some differences.They consist in the fact that some screens show simply gray-black stripes during ripples, while others show gray-black stripes diluted with colored stripes.

It's important to note that there is no difference in exactly what the ripples look like. It is a defect that requires elimination as soon as possible. Only in this case can you be sure that everything will go well and the defects will disappear.

Why does the screen ripple?

Problems with video card drivers are one of the most common reasons why ripples appear. It is not surprising that in many cases it is extremely difficult to fix this problem on your own. The fact is that the best option is to install a new version of drivers, however, this is not always possible. Moreover, in some cases, installing new software can lead to numerous technical problems, and in some cases it is completely impossible. When turned on, the ripples will remain.

So, if we are talking about a relatively new video card, then you should install the new version of drivers as soon as possible. In this case, you can forget about any problems for a very long time. If we are talking about an old PC with very little memory, then you will have to delete unnecessary files and make room for installing drivers.

If you need to install new software for a video card that is already more than 10 years old, then everything will be much more complicated. You will need to spend as much effort and time as possible to find working drivers, which may no longer be on the manufacturer’s website.

REFERENCE! As an alternative, we recommend paying attention to forums where it may be possible to find software for even the oldest equipment.

Another common problem is overclocking a video card. Overclocking is an extremely serious problem that can be extremely difficult to solve even for a specialist. The consequences of improper overclocking are the failure of the video card. This seems like a small problem, but in reality it is not at all. After incorrect overclocking, the video card will have to be taken to a technician or service center, since in most cases it is absolutely impossible to repair it on your own.

Video adapter malfunction due to overheating is another popular problem. In this case, you will have to start testing the video card. This can be done using specialized software. We can recommend the Everest program as such software. It is free and easy to find on the Internet. In order for the test to be as successful as possible, you need to know the normal temperature for the video card. Usually it's about 50-65 degrees.

WITHEDIT! If the temperature is significantly higher, this means that the video card is overheating. Overheating can cause a wide variety of problems, so it's not surprising that ripples often appear after a device is out of temperature.

If the program detects a high temperature, but no overheating is observed (according to personal feelings), then the problem may lie in poor contacts. Then you need to check all the cables, however, this is the most extreme method. The thing is that opening a PC or laptop is not recommended, because it is very easy to break it or do something wrong.

Most often problems arise with the monitor. The most common problem is in the monitor itself.This is not surprising, because the monitor is a complex technical device that is very easy to malfunction. To prevent this from happening, you must comply with at least the most basic requirements for using the screen. If suspicions fall on the monitor, then they need to be checked. To do this, you need to connect the monitor to another PC. If the problem still does not disappear, then the problem is clearly that there is some kind of malfunction in the monitor.

It is possible that there are problems with the matrix. The matrix is ​​a complex technical component, which can be extremely difficult to replace on your own. Sometimes it's all about the backlight or inverter. Rubbing the cable can also cause ripples. Usually the reason for the cable chafing is that the laptop is constantly being opened and closed. In this case, you can expect the problem to appear after a couple of months of intensive use.

How to get rid of ripples on the screen

As mentioned earlier, you can get rid of ripples in different ways depending on the type of malfunction. Among the universal ways to solve the problem are the following:

Replacing the chip directly on the video adapter itself. This is a rather complicated method. The thing is that finding a company that can repair a device with a chip replacement can be difficult even in a relatively large city. Moreover, some technicians do not have sufficient qualifications to cope with the problem. Then they will have to spend a lot of effort learning the basic repair methods and then finding the right chip. All this affects the cost, which is why it is so important to prepare in advance for the fact that this method will not be implemented.

REFERENCE! Warming up a video card is also a relatively complex method. It can only be used when no other method helps.

The fact is that this method can correct the situation only for a very limited time. Then the device will become unusable again and will have to be repaired. Moreover, we are talking about weeks or months of normal operation. Then the device can be safely thrown into the trash. This means that it is best to use some other method that will achieve positive results for a longer period.

The easiest way is to buy a new video card or a new monitor. If we are talking about a TV, then you will have to take it to a service center. These are the most expensive methods, however, they will be a real salvation if there is no other way to correct the situation. It is not surprising that in many cases people buy a new device to save themselves from unnecessary hassle and troubles. It's also worth noting that sometimes replacing a video card can be relatively cheap if it's an older computer.

In what case can you fix the problem yourself?

It all depends on how well a person understands technology. If we are talking about a housewife, then it is recommended to take the equipment to a specialized service center. They will help you sort out all the problems and make sure that the user does not even have the thought of doing the repairs himself.

The only case where you can try to fix the problem yourself concerns drivers. If you reinstall them, then you can forget about the problems for a very long time. However, the problem is not always the software.Most often, we are talking about some kind of hardware malfunction. Then you can’t do it not only without knowledge, but also without special tools.