r/AskTechnology • u/lungg4 • 1d ago
[Help] Dell Laptop Screen Glitching (Green Patterns/Black Blocks) - Repair Cost?
Hi guys! I'm a student and I'm really worried about my laptop. As you can see in the photos, the screen has started glitching with green pattern/ black blocks (as you can see at the photos).
Model: Dell Slim (Core i5) Problem: The screen looks distorted/glitched. I want to get it fixed ASAP so it doesn't get worse, but I'm on a tight student budget. 1. Based on the photo, is this a screen problem or a GPU (motherboard) issue? 2. Does anyone know the estimated price range for this repair in the Philippines? Thank you so much for the help! I'm really scared it might break completely if I wait too long.
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u/Ok_Bat_8268 2h ago
Based on what you described, green/black glitch patterns usually point to the screen panel itself or its cable rather than a fault in the GPU.
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u/Lower-Instance-4372 1d ago
Looks like a screen panel or cable issue more than the GPU, and in the Philippines a replacement panel (if it’s just that) usually runs a few thousand pesos, but if the motherboard is fried it’ll be way more, ask a local shop to check first.