topic Re: Is my screen failing? I'm getting green lines of pixels when I scroll... in PCs & Accessories https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15281#M105603 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello,<BR /><BR />It seems like this is an issue related to your graphics card in the laptop. Some of these abnormalities are related to heat buildup inside the machine, I would first get a can of compressed air and spray this liberally inside the ventilation slots and fans to remove any trapped dust.<BR /><BR />Be careful as you spray air into the unit, because it can break the fans inside your laptop (they over-rotate and snap).<BR /><BR />If this problem does persist, it would be a case of trying out a new set of drivers, replacing the motherboard (as the graphics chip is non-removable), or replacing the screen - in that order.<BR /><BR />Good luck!:smileygood_luck:<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:36:21 GMT jammold 2005-10-07T12:36:21Z Is my screen failing? I'm getting green lines of pixels when I scroll... https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15280#M105602 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>My Vaio PCG-Z1XSP is about 18 months old and as of yesterday I'm getting green lines of pixels when I scroll. They only apprear in black areas for now, such as on text, and disappear a bit when I do a "select all" then deselect if you get what I mean.<BR /><BR />Has anyone else had this problem, and is this a hardware failure? Do I need to replace my screen or has a chip come loose? It's really beginning to annoy me as it's getting worse VERY quickly! Yesterday it was just a few pixels (like 50 or so) and today it's closer to a couple of hundred!<BR /><BR />HELP!!<BR /><BR />Thanks.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:36:47 GMT https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15280#M105602 Tyler 2005-10-07T09:36:47Z Re: Is my screen failing? I'm getting green lines of pixels when I scroll... https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15281#M105603 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello,<BR /><BR />It seems like this is an issue related to your graphics card in the laptop. Some of these abnormalities are related to heat buildup inside the machine, I would first get a can of compressed air and spray this liberally inside the ventilation slots and fans to remove any trapped dust.<BR /><BR />Be careful as you spray air into the unit, because it can break the fans inside your laptop (they over-rotate and snap).<BR /><BR />If this problem does persist, it would be a case of trying out a new set of drivers, replacing the motherboard (as the graphics chip is non-removable), or replacing the screen - in that order.<BR /><BR />Good luck!:smileygood_luck:<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:36:21 GMT https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15281#M105603 jammold 2005-10-07T12:36:21Z Re: Is my screen failing? I'm getting green lines of pixels when I scroll... https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15282#M105604 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Are you using the jog dial or arrow keys? This could be a didgy inverter cable too<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 07 Oct 2005 19:51:13 GMT https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15282#M105604 kee-lo_ 2005-10-07T19:51:13Z Re: Is my screen failing? I'm getting green lines of pixels when I scroll... https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15283#M105605 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Thanks for the replies guys!<BR /><BR />Ok, here's an update. Soon after making that first post the pixel problem has disappeared so I have a feeling it's the opposite to a heating problem. ie. The problem goes away when my Vaio heats up! I'll have to see if it reappears tomorrow morming when everything's cold again. Regarding dust, I don't think this is a problem with my Vaio as I use a can of compressed air on it every week. I'm very anal! <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":face_with_tongue:">😛</span><BR /><BR />FYI I'm using the jog dial not the arrow keys. Also I don't think it's a driver problem as it's been fine for 18 months.<BR /><BR />Regarding the inverter cable, is that something I can fix myself?<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 07 Oct 2005 22:19:08 GMT https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15283#M105605 Tyler 2005-10-07T22:19:08Z Re: Is my screen failing? I'm getting green lines of pixels when I scroll... https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15284#M105606 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Yes if:<BR /><BR />a) you can get one<BR />b) you know how to dismantal your VAIO<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 07 Oct 2005 23:35:28 GMT https://community.sony.pt/t5/pcs-accessories/is-my-screen-failing-i-m-getting-green-lines-of-pixels-when-i/m-p/15284#M105606 kee-lo_ 2005-10-07T23:35:28Z