5 Easy Ways to Fix Your Acer Screen If It's Flickering

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Is your laptop screen suddenly flickering? If your monitor blinks or goes black, this may indicate a problem with your drivers or hardware. Luckily, there are a few easy fixes you can try. Here's how to troubleshoot a flickering Acer screen with expert tips from Computer Services & Data Specialist Ken Colburn.

Why Is My Acer Laptop Screen Glitching?

Your Acer laptop monitor may flicker if you have an outdated driver, a hardware issue, or a malfunctioning application. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to open the Task Manager. If the Task Manager flickers by itself, update your drivers, change the refresh rate, and check your cables.

Section 1 of 3:

What causes an Acer screen to flicker?

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    If your laptop screen keeps flickering, check for an outdated graphics driver. It can also be due to physical damage on your device or connections.
    • Improper graphics settings can also lead to screen issues.
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Testing with Task Manager

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    This method can quickly check if the issue is caused by a driver or application. When the Task Manager is opened, wait for any flickers.
    • Colburn explains that flickering is often "caused by a … display driver, or something that's not properly configured in Windows."
    • If only the Task Manager flickers, continue to the next steps to fix the drivers and settings.
    • If everything but the Task Manager flickers, you'll need to check your installed apps .
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Fixing the Flickering

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    A higher refresh rate can reduce motion blur and improve visual appearance . However, if your device can't handle the refresh rate, it may cause the screen to flicker. [1] To change it, do the following:
    • Right-click an empty area on the desktop.
    • Click Display settings .
    • Click Advanced display settings .
    • In the top drop-down menu, select Display 1 .
    • Click the Refresh rate drop-down menu and select a lower refresh rate.
      • Colburn advises to set the refresh rate at 60 hz for most devices.
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    If your screen is flickering, your display drivers could be corrupted. You can roll back the driver to a previous version, update it to the newest version, or uninstall it completely.
    • Type "device manager" into the Start menu.
    • Click Device Manager .
    • Click the down-arrow next to Display adapters .
    • Right-click your graphics card.
    • Click Properties .
    • Click the Drivers tab.
    • To roll back, click Roll Back Driver .
    • To update, click Update Driver .
    • To uninstall, click Uninstall device .
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    This goes for the HDMI or DisplayPort cable on your monitor and the power cable. If they're plugged into the right ports, you may have a faulty cable. In this case, try a new cable.
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    If you downloaded a new app recently, it may be causing your screen to flicker. You can choose to update it first, but if you're still experiencing issues, you can uninstall it.
    • To update an app, check the Microsoft Store or the app's official website.
    • To uninstall an app, do the following:
      • Type "apps & features" into the Start menu.
      • Click Apps & features .
      • Click the app.
      • Click Uninstall .
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      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-the-refresh-rate-on-your-monitor-in-windows-c8ea729e-0678-015c-c415-f806f04aae5a

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