Asus G74 screen flicker (dark backgrounds and low brightness)

[380mcn]

Hello everybody.
I have an asus g74 and it seems that the screen flickers with a dark background.
If i put the maximum brightness it won't be visible but as it goes down to the minimum the screen starts to flickers. It is a little annoying since i paid 1600eur (2200$).
I have seen other 3 with the same problem. The place where i got it told me it was the inverter. Is yours the same?:confused:

Regarding this issue i don't have any complaint so far (1week of use)

Best wishes

(i don't know the model in question but mine is the one with the i7 2870, 16gb ram, 2hd 500gb, gtx560m 3gb ddr5, no 3D, full hd)

[kouotsu]

So I got my G74 back from RMA today, and they didn't fix anything! The screen still flickers on low brightness, and it happens on the desktop background THEY set it to, so there's no excuse for missing this. As for the rattling speakers I complained about, they insisted it was a software problem and reloaded my OS. Guess what? They still rattle! This is just silly.

They also reloaded my OS with a version customized for Best Buy, which is NOT where I bought mine.

[BrodyBoy]

kouotsu wrote:
So I got my G74 back from RMA today, and they didn't fix anything! The screen still flickers on low brightness, and it happens on the desktop background THEY set it to, so there's no excuse for missing this. As for the rattling speakers I complained about, they insisted it was a software problem and reloaded my OS. Guess what? They still rattle! This is just silly.

They also reloaded my OS with a version customized for Best Buy, which is NOT where I bought mine.

If it still has your original hard drive, hopefully you can do a factory restore to get rid of the BB customization.

Perhaps there are some display units that do have an actual defect, but remember, this particular display technology does inherently flicker at low brightness. That's just the way it works, and some people are going to be more susceptible to its effects.

Did they replace your display?

[kouotsu]

Yes, they called me while they were repairing it, saying they were able to replicate the problem and are replacing the screen. That indicates to me that my screen should not be flickering on this model, yet after replacing it the flickering continues and they sent it back anyways. Also frustrated about the speakers, given they are still reverberating on this factory OS that I haven't edited in any way. It's a shame I just have to live with a shoddy product because there's no way I can send it back again. I rely on this laptop too much for freelance work.

I have an image of my old OS but I'm just going to make due with this BB load. They DID unintentionally solve my problem of Netflix not asking to stay fullscreen for some reason. lol

[LaFours]

Hi All - first post here. My name is LaFours and i am a Screen Flickerer.

It looks like it might be a dead end, but I went ahead and PM'd Chastity - anyone ever hear back? I'm doing all right with the Volumouse work around but can't say I'm happy that this seems to be the only course of action. Was about to call the service center but this thread isn't exactly getting me pumped to try that route.

Anyway, I'll give it a few days while I try and sort this out but I really hope it doesn't come to returning the lap top - loving the machine otherwise!

[storm78]

Hi all,

i hava a G73SW and have the same flickering problem. I have read this thread carefully and as i understand there is no solution for this issue except the full backlight and lowering lcd's own brightness workaround (or whatever you call it 🙂 )
I also e-mailed to asus support and they say send your laptop to asus service center. But i know if i send my laptop to asus they won't notice the flicker and they will send me the laptop back with lots of possible scrathes or so. Or maybe they will at best open the guts and then close everything and they'll say this laptop has no problems. I have to a conclusion that it will be best solution to not to send the laptop to asus' service center but to get use to flickering with low brightness. Except this flickering issue the laptop is very good actually. But i agree with people that say for a $2200(here in Turkey) laptop that has to be very high quality this seems definitely a cheap quality screen or parts.

Regards.

[saltsal]

Hi! Having exactly same problem. Any luck with finding solution? Please let me know.
PS. Chastity no replying too

[alrey]

storm78 wrote:
Hi all,

i hava a G73SW and have the same flickering problem. I have read this thread carefully and as i understand there is no solution for this issue except the full backlight and lowering lcd's own brightness workaround (or whatever you call it 🙂 )
I also e-mailed to asus support and they say send your laptop to asus service center. But i know if i send my laptop to asus they won't notice the flicker and they will send me the laptop back with lots of possible scrathes or so. Or maybe they will at best open the guts and then close everything and they'll say this laptop has no problems. I have to a conclusion that it will be best solution to not to send the laptop to asus' service center but to get use to flickering with low brightness. Except this flickering issue the laptop is very good actually. But i agree with people that say for a $2200(here in Turkey) laptop that has to be very high quality this seems definitely a cheap quality screen or parts.

Regards.

i solved this problem accidentally. im using the notebook on my lap when slipped and about to fall on the floor.. i instantly reached for it and saved it from falling but i closed the lcd lid hard in the process. guess what.. the flickering is gone after that!

[dstrakele]

Ah! Another variation of the "hit it with a hammer" approach. I suspect they use that technique a lot at the ASUS service centers...
;>{)>

[dataDave]

Same issue here. I think I'll give it a year before attempting to slam my lid open and shut though. 🙂

I can't wait until I have enough room for a desktop, then I can narrow down issues like this easier, and get reviews on each individual component.

[dstrakele]

Be aware there appear to be 2 "flickering on dark background" issues. One appears to be hardware-related. One occurs in games when running the most recent video drivers. It is worthwhile to attempt all possible software fixes first.