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new laptop screen bad ??? Black with green red flashing lined

samuel1944

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May 5, 2016
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my laptop bran new out the box, screen is black with flashing colored lines like the picture is trying to work but want, exter
 
Hi,

It seems like the display is bad. 🙁 Try connecting an external monitor and see if the display will be normal on it. Do return it right away so you won't have any problem in the future.