Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
If we do not hit our goal we will be forced to close the site.

Current status: https://keepboardsalive.com/

Annual subs are best for most impact. If you are still undecided on going Ad Free - you can also donate using the Paypal Donate option. All contribution helps. Thank you.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.
Hi all, please see this major site announcement: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058427594/boards-ie-2026

Lines across laptop screen

  • 22-10-2025 04:19PM
    #1
    Maidhci
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭


    My laptop, a Toshiba Tecra R950, running Windows 10 Pro, has developed a screen problem - two thin lines extending from left side of screen, one 4 inches from left and one 1 inch from left, about 1 inch between the lines.

    Can someone please advise if this is a problem that can be sorted out or is it a sign of come serious issue down the road?

    Many thanks.



Comments

  • #2
    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,451 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    Connect external monitor and see if it replicate there.
    If not, likely LCD issue

    history of boards 2021




  • #3
    Maidhci
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭Maidhci


    Unfortunately, I do not have another monitor. If it is LCD issue, is it repairable? Thanks.



  • #4
    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,451 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    You have TV at home , right? HDMI connection….
    Don't think you can repair. See how much would cost to get replacement screen.

    Edit: does that laptop skipped HDMI ? VGA and DP if am looking at the right device. well , you might need screen that support those or DP-to-HDMI cable to connect to TV, i guess

    history of boards 2021




  • #5
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 18,569 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    If you press the screen does it change/disappear

    Toshiba Tecra R950 15.6" Laptop Screen | eBay

    Probably other places you can get it if comfortable changing it, tho for something that old that may have something else break before too long might be worth just spending a little more for a new low spec laptop depending on what you use it for



  • #6
    Flinty997
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,695 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    I don't think it's worth fixing. Unless you enjoy fixing things.



  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Maidhci
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭Maidhci


    I have been looking at replacement screen cost v purchase of new W11Pro laptop - I would not feel comfortable replacing the screen myself, so there would be additional costs etc. On the new laptop front, I have been looking at this HP laptop:

    https://www.hpshop.ie/laptops-and-tablets.html?price=217-772&sinch_attr_181=112156

    HP 255R G10 AMD Ryzen™ 5 7535U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro Silver

    SKU C38LMAT#ABU255R 15.6 inch G10 Notebook PC, 15.6", Windows 11 Pro, AMD Ryzen™ 5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, FHD€631.32€513.27

    Not very up-to-date with current specifications etc. etc. The laptop is for home use, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Photoshop and Internet browsing. Very light usage. Any comments/recommendations welcome. Thank you.



Advertisement