in Lenovo P, Y and Z series Laptops https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-P-Y-and-Z-series-Laptops/Y50-IPS-screen-flickering-with-pink-black-horizontal-lines/m-p/2119216 Lenovo P, Y and Z series Laptops topics Sat, 11 Jul 2015 19:31:04 +0000 ll04_en <![CDATA[ ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2119216 This problem just appeared, and it's the second crucial problem I have with the laptop in less than 6 months of use. I feel like it's just a matter of time before the screen blacks out completely.

I recorded some of it:  ]]>
Sat, 11 Jul 2015 19:31:04 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2119216 seiyamaple
<![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2121986 Dear Seiyamaple

 

Welcome in lenovo community

 

Please follow the below steps

 

1- Shut down the machine 

2- connect the charger

3- Hold the power button down for approx 15 secs

 

check the screen again ]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:27:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2121986 SEAlaa <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2124852 Yes I have tried that and had no luck.

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Tue, 21 Jul 2015 20:57:50 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2124852 seiyamaple
<![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125056 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 06:04:28 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125056 ColonelONeill <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125411
On that video it was doing it nonstop, but lately it has only started flickering once a video was being played, either on youtube or other media websites. When I play a game it doesn't. ]]>
Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:38:29 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125411 seiyamaple
<![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125423
Can you try running a game or GPU benchmark on integrated graphics and see if the problem occurs? ]]>
Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:01:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125423 ColonelONeill
<![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125463 I have the same problem and just sent the computer back yesterday for repair. I'd gone through several service calls and in the end I feel it is the "cable" that connects the graphics card to the monitor through the hinge. That is, in my case any way. The problem always showed up when I ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:50:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125463 tvthompsonii <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125566 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:14:40 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2125566 seiyamaple <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2132599 As weird as it may sound, I think the issue is about power. 

I was watching a video and the lines were out of control, going everywhere, and I decided to unplug the battery cable. Once I did, no more lines appeared. At all. As soon as I plugged it in again, it started almost instantly.
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Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:44:10 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2132599 seiyamaple
<![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2179621 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:11:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/2179621 Tom43 <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315143 The trouble started when i bought a second 8GB Ram module. Same producer (Samsung) same specifications.

Each one seperatly works fine. But when i combine them both i get the flcikering with the pink lines until the whole screen gets a pink filter and a little unsharp look. Sometimes it take ]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:18:29 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315143 VIIeven <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315176 Hello bro,

 

If it even happens during starting up or at the bios then this is surely a sign of bad RAM,VRAM or even faulty connectors but thats last.......Simply run memtest to check the RAM and simply run any VRAM hungry games(Farcry 4,GTA V at ultra settings) to check VRAM(if its b ]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2016 20:02:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315176 kamalnath <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315289 Thanks for the fast reply . I will start with the tests as soon as possible. But still i can't imagine how it is possible that all the problems i discribed don't apear at the connected monitor

 

following some pictures

 

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:28:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315289 VIIeven <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315547 Hello there,

 

If your issue seems to get increased when doing the aforementioned tests..... then its more likely a hardware problem..... But from what i have seen in the images you sent(the windows LOGO in your wallapaper is ghosting in white background of chrome bro ]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2016 09:08:11 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315547 kamalnath <![CDATA[ Re: Y50 IPS screen flickering with pink/black horizontal lines ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315919 Today I tried a memtest and checked the RAM three times. I also ran some games like Fallout, Battlefield 4 and FIFA 16. In conclusion I can say that except of the pink filter and the ghostpictures everything works quite well.

The memtest produced zero errors and the games ran smooth and wit ]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:54:31 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1396/2119216/3315919 VIIeven