Flashing and blinking computer screen
Jan 20, 2019 22:34:09 #
When I turned on my Vaio laptop to edit some images it suddenly blink and was not able to log in. What seems to be the problem?
Jan 20, 2019 22:40:41 #
Takyo485 wrote:
Did you try shutting it down, plug in the AC adapter and try again?When I turned on my Vaio laptop to edit some images it suddenly blink and was not able to log in. What seems to be the problem?
Jan 21, 2019 02:07:48 #
Jan 21, 2019 06:08:48 #
Jan 21, 2019 08:48:44 #
Check for stuck keys on the keyboard - blinking is not usual for any trouble.
Jan 21, 2019 10:16:13 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
Check for malware. I have had that problem before
Malware bytes is a free download program that help prevent it.
Malware bytes is a free download program that help prevent it.
Jan 21, 2019 10:17:39 #
Is it the whole screen that's blinking? You can't use the computer at all?
Jan 21, 2019 10:28:20 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
JimBart wrote:
Check for malware. I have had that problem before
Malware bytes is a free download program that help prevent it.
Malware bytes is a free download program that help prevent it.
It would be pretty hard to get any help from malwarebytes since the screen is blinking and won't boot up.
Jan 21, 2019 11:17:26 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Takyo485 wrote:
When I turned on my Vaio laptop to edit some images it suddenly blink and was not able to log in. What seems to be the problem?
Do you have any other screen/monitor or TV you can plug into?
Jan 21, 2019 12:46:43 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
Try moving the lid back & forth to see if you can get normal function.. Maybe the cable between the base and the lid has gone bad.
You don't say how old the computer is. Many laptops a decade ago had trouble with faulty graphics chip-to-motherboard-connections because of new soldering methods being introduced. This did not always show itself for some time. If this is the case with yours, an external monitor connected to the laptop will not work either. If that's the case, the computer is toast.
You don't say how old the computer is. Many laptops a decade ago had trouble with faulty graphics chip-to-motherboard-connections because of new soldering methods being introduced. This did not always show itself for some time. If this is the case with yours, an external monitor connected to the laptop will not work either. If that's the case, the computer is toast.
Jan 21, 2019 13:28:20 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
I had a similar problem with my Dell laptop last month. I started to boot it and, 'oh no' the blue screen of death popped up. Since the battery is concealed inside, I got brave and unscrewed the back cover to disconnect the battery and totally shut it down. But, I couldn't undo the connector.
Next step was to head to the Geek Squad at Best Buy on a hope and a prayer. Great timing, no one ahead of me in line. A service tech asked about my issue and I described what happened. She then simply held the power switch down for about 30 seconds or so and amazingly, the laptop booted and has been great ever since.
So, something you might try is simply holding down the power button for about 30 seconds.
Good luck
Next step was to head to the Geek Squad at Best Buy on a hope and a prayer. Great timing, no one ahead of me in line. A service tech asked about my issue and I described what happened. She then simply held the power switch down for about 30 seconds or so and amazingly, the laptop booted and has been great ever since.
So, something you might try is simply holding down the power button for about 30 seconds.
Good luck
Jan 22, 2019 12:02:25 #
Are you getting a lot of crazy blinking? That happened on my Dell. The graphics card had died, which meant replacing the mother board, basically the cost of a new computer. Considering the age of the computer, I bought a new one. It might be worthwhile taking it somewhere to have it hooked up for a diagnosis.
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