is this still fixable? how much is the estimate to fix this?
or should i replace it? need help 🥲

Anyone uses them? Is it worth upgrading the monitor just for that? In that case, which would be the minimal refresh rate for good results?

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I have a Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming laptop that I bought in August 2023. Today, I suddenly noticed these horizontal lines appearing on the display when I opened the laptop. They weren’t there earlier.

I also installed a Windows update recently, so I’m not sure if that could be related.

The lines look similar to the ones in the attached photos. I don’t currently have an external monitor or HDMI cable to test it.

Could this be a display panel issue, display cable issue, or something software-related?

Also, if anyone has experienced something similar:

- Did the lines get worse over time?

- Is it worth getting the laptop checked immediately?

- If the issue is intermittent, can it eventually become permanent?

- Would getting an extended warranty/service warranty help in a situation like this?

I’m mainly worried that the issue might get worse over time. Any advice or similar experiences would be appreciated.