Laptop Screen Flickering? Causes and Fixes Print

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Screen flickering is usually a driver or refresh-rate issue. A quick test tells you where to look first.

Quick test: is it the driver or an app?

Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). If Task Manager itself flickers, it's likely a display driver. If everything except Task Manager flickers, an app is the cause.

1
Update or roll back the graphics driver
If flickering started after an update, roll it back; otherwise update it (Device Manager → Display adapters).
2
Set the correct refresh rate
Settings → System → Display → Advanced display → choose the recommended refresh rate.
3
Uninstall a problem app
Common culprits include some antivirus and older display utilities. Remove anything installed just before it started.
4
Reseat external cables
For an external monitor, a loose or damaged HDMI/USB-C cable causes flicker — reseat or replace it.
Tip: Persistent flickering that follows a specific area of the screen, even in the BIOS, can indicate hardware — contact support so we can check it under warranty.
Still stuck? Contact our support team — every NXTCORE laptop includes a 1-year warranty and real human support.

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