A Full Guide on How To Fix Laptop Screen Flickering in Windows 11.
When your laptop screen starts flickering, it can be a real pain to fix. Sometimes the flickering is due to an issue with the software, and other times it's because of a hardware issue. This blog post will show you how to fix laptop screen flickering in Windows 11.
We'll also cover some of the most common causes of this problem. So don't panic if your laptop screen starts flickering - just follow our steps, and you should be good to go!
Update the Driver
Updating the driver is a common way to fix a flickering laptop screen. And it is also the easiest method to solve if the problem occurs due to the driver issue.
Step 1: Right-click on Start and press Device Manager from the list.
Step 2: Expand the Display adapter category by clicking on it and double-click on your graphics card device to open its properties page.
Step 3: Now, click on the Update Driver button from the Driver tab and search for the updated driver software option to let Windows automatically search for updates online.
Upgrade the Graphics Card of your Laptop
Update your graphics driver to its newest version and see if this fixes the flickering screen issue on your laptop. Outdated or incorrectly configured graphics drivers can cause a screen to flicker, so it's worth checking that you have the latest version installed.
To update a graphics driver, you'll need to know what kind of graphics card you have.
Open Device Manager in Windows 11, press Windows key + X and click Device Manager from the list of options. The list of device categories is at the left of the window.
Click Display adapters to expand this category, and your graphics card will be listed below it. Right-click graphics card and select Update Driver Software from the context menu.
In the window that appears, choose Search automatically for updated driver software. Windows will now look for an updated version of your driver software and install it if it finds one. If it doesn't, try searching manually on Google for an updated version.
Change Power Plan Settings
Since laptops have an integrated graphics card and a dedicated graphics card, you might have noticed that a flickering screen is most likely when your laptop is connected to the power cable.
When the power cable is plugged in, your laptop will automatically switch from the integrated graphics card to the dedicated one. This can lead to screen flickering, especially if you're not using a power adapter with enough wattage for both graphics cards.
Here's how to fix it:
- Press the Windows key, type Control Panel, and click Enter. (If you're using a mouse, point to the screen's upper-right corner, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.) Click Hardware and Sound, then press Power Options.
- Select Change plan settings under your current power plan.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Scroll down to Intel Graphics Power Plan - System Integrated Graphics and set On battery and Plugged in both to Maximum Performance.
Disable any USB Devices
Disabling any USB devices attached to your laptop is essential because most laptops have issues with their USB ports. This is because laptops do not provide enough power to the external devices plugged into them.
So, the best thing is to disable any active USB devices. This includes mouse (yes, even your wireless mouse), printers, scanners, external hard drives, and flash drives.
If you're currently using a wireless mouse/keyboard combo, plug in a wired keyboard to your laptop and try using that to navigate through the Device Manager window.
Disable Animations on Windows 11
Sometimes animations can cause display issues as well. In such cases, you need to disable visual effects on your computer.
Open Run (Windows key + R), type sysdm.cpl, and hit enter to open the System Properties window. Press the Advanced tab and then click Settings under the Performance section. Here make sure Adjust for best performance option is selected under the Visual Effects tab.
You can alternatively click on Custom and choose only these options:
- Show thumbnails instead of icons
- Smooth edges of screen fonts
- Show window contents while dragging
- Use drop shadows for icon labels
Perform a Clean Boot
Another solution to a flickering screen is to perform a clean boot.
Here's how:
1. Open Run by clicking Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type in msconfig.
2. Go to the System Configuration window, and select the Services tab.
3. Check the Hide all Microsoft services option at the bottom of the window and then click Disable all button.
4. Then select the Startup tab and press the Open Task Manager link.
5. In the Startup tab in the Task Manager window, select each startup item and click Disable.
6. Close Task Manager and click OK in the System Configuration window to save changes and restart your computer.
7. If everything works fine after restarting your computer, you can continue troubleshooting by enabling half of the startup items and repeating steps 2 to 5 above until you find out the primary cause.
Check The Hardware and The Connection of The Screen To The Motherboard.
Another common cause of a flickering laptop screen is loose connections between the hardware and the motherboard. You can check the connection by opening up the laptop and if there are any loose connections, then tighten them. If this did not work, you will have to replace the cable altogether. And if you are not sure about doing this yourself, then we recommend taking it to a repair shop so they can do it for you.
Uninstall The Latest Windows Updates
If you're still having trouble, it may be related to one of those recent Windows updates.
Go to Control Panel, Programs And Features, Uninstall A Program and uninstall all current updates. Restart your computer and allow Windows to reinstall any missing drivers and files.
So there you have it. A complete guide on how to fix laptop screen flickering in Windows 11. We hope you found this article helpful and that you can now troubleshoot and solve the issue yourself. If not, or if you experience any other problems with your laptop’s screen, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Screen flickering can be a real annoyance, but it doesn’t have to stay that way with the right tools and information.
Have you tried any of these solutions? Let us know in the comments below!
