Your screen flickers on and off
A mismatched refresh rate or a loose cable is the usual cause. We'll adjust your monitor's refresh rate to match what your graphics card wants, and check that your cable is plugged in firmly.
Your monitor refreshes its image many times per second — 60 times or more. When the refresh rate is set wrong or your connection is unstable, it causes flickering. We'll check your cable, adjust your refresh rate to the right setting, and update your graphics driver if needed.
- ✓Make sure your monitor cable is accessible so you can check if it's plugged in firmly
- ✓Have a different app or web page ready to open so you can test if the flickering stops
- ✓Know whether the flickering happens all the time or only sometimes
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Trying multiple refresh rate settings and getting confused about which one works — stick with 60Hz, which is the safest setting
- Unplugging the power cable instead of the display cable — the display cable is the one with the monitor symbol on it
Signs you need professional help
- If you've adjusted your refresh rate and your cable is solid but your screen still flickers, give us a call — your monitor may be failing or your graphics card can need service.
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