How to Fix a Flickering Chromebook Screen: 7 Simple Tips

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Quick fixes for a glitching Chromebook laptop screen
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Does your Chromebook screen keep flickering? If your screen goes black and white repeatedly, there are a few quick fixes you can try. Here's why your Chromebook screen is flickering and how to troubleshoot display problems.

Why Is My Chromebook Display Glitching?

A flickering Chromebook screen can be caused by a damaged screen, buggy Chrome flags, and even outdated software. To fix it, make sure your Chromebook is up-to-date and reset your Chrome flags in the browser. You can also try to use an external monitor to confirm the issue is with your screen.

1

Restart your Chromebook.

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    If your Chromebook screen is flickering or has a black screen , a simple restart may fix common software bugs. Do the following:
    • Press and hold the Power button until the screen turns off.
    • Wait at least one minute.
    • Press the Power button to turn it back on.
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2

Reset Chrome Flags.

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    Chrome flags allow you to activate developer or experimental features that aren't enabled by default. To reset them, do the following:
    • Open Chrome .
    • Type chrome://flags in the box.
    • Press Enter .
    • Click Reset all .
    • Click Restart to restart your computer.
3

Use an external monitor.

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    Connect a monitor to your Chromebook using an HDMI or DisplayPort cable. This will vary depending on your model.
    • If the screen appears fine on the external monitor, your Chromebook's screen is likely damaged. In this case, you'll need to get it professionally repaired .
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4

Update your Chromebook.

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    By default, Chromebook automatically checks for updates and downloads them. Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet to finish updating. [1]
    • You should see an Update available notification. Click it, and then select Restart to Update to finish the update.
5

Change your display size.

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    If you changed this setting previously, the new size could be incompatible with your screen. To change it, do the following:
    • Open the Settings .
    • Click Device .
    • Click Displays .
    • Slide the Display size scale towards the left to decrease it.
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6

Factory reset your Chromebook.

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    This is Chromebook's equivalent to a factory reset , and it will delete all your files and content on your Chromebook. Be sure to back up your device before proceeding. [2]
    • Open Settings .
    • Click Advanced .
    • Click Reset settings .
    • Under Powerwash, click Reset .
    • Click Restart .
    • Click Powerwash .
7

Contact a repair technician.

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    If your Chromebook screen is still flickering, the issue is most likely the screen itself. A repair technician can replace the screen for you. You can find a list of manufacturers and their numbers here . [3]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/177889?hl=en
      2. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183084?hl=en
      3. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6250945?sjid=541878096243637669-NA

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