Vertical stripe on laptop screen

A laptop differs from a computer in its greater portability, convenient size, and the absence of the need to connect other devices to it for everyday use. But finding the cause and eliminating the breakdown is more difficult than on a computer due to the characteristics of the device. Both the monitor and all system elements are closely interconnected, and in most cases there are several possible causes for almost identical problems.

Causes of vertical stripes on a laptop screen

Banding or static on the screen is a common problem that can progress over time and take up more and more area on the screen. Such stripes interfere with color rendering and text perception, and distract from work or when viewing photos and videos.

• Overheating or complete breakdown of the video card is one of the most common reasons. Usually, with this phenomenon, the stripes on the monitor are multi-colored, and ripples and breaks in straight lines often appear. In the case of overheating of the video card, distortion appears at the initial stage of loading the laptop when it is turned on. Over time, the screen may stop working completely;
• Problems with the motherboard - the problem is quite rare and requires specialist intervention. Usually, when the board malfunctions, all laptop systems are damaged, but there are cases when failures affect only the elements responsible for image output;
• Damage or malfunction of the cable - the element that transmits the signal from the main process to the laptop monitor. The cable from the motherboard goes directly to the display. Along its length, it may be damaged, pinched or melted. Stripes on the screen may also appear as a result of poor contact at the junction of the cable with other system elements;
• Monitor matrix failure. The screen of portable devices is particularly fragile; even one careless sharp closing can lead to malfunction of the matrix and the appearance of stripes;
• Problems with drivers and software.

How to get rid of streaks

If the stripes on the monitor make it difficult to work with or their number and size are growing, you should contact an experienced technician for professional diagnosis and repair. But in case of breakdowns described above, repairs will be quite expensive. In order not to become a victim of unscrupulous craftsmen and to save your budget, it would not be superfluous to try to carry out diagnostics yourself.

In order to immediately eliminate a malfunction of the matrix or cable, you can connect an external monitor to the laptop. If the image appears on it without interference, then most likely the problem is different. You can also try to press on the screen or gently try to bend it, or close and open the laptop at different speeds.

Reference! If during such manipulations the number and location of the stripes changes, then the problem lies in the matrix or cable.

If, when you connect an external monitor, the same stripes appear on it as on the laptop screen, then the problem lies deeper and is related to the video card or motherboard. To solve such a problem, you must have the skills and experience in repairing such devices.Otherwise, there is a risk of only aggravating the situation.