Screen dying?

My laptop screen flickers sometimes and I have no idea what causes it...

is this an indication of my screen is dying (which would suck cause the computer is only like 1.5 years old and just outside the basic warranty) or is it something in the wiring I might be able to fix.

I've checked the video drivers... and they all come back OK.

 

May be a loose/poorly fifted connecting ribbon between the screen and the main body.

Refitting is only for the brave / experienced.

Studio T

 

so... any suggestions? :-D

I tried Gateway online support, but they keep saying it's a software issue.

But I haven't changed anything in the last like 6 months on this machine.

Basically, I just need to know if I'm screwed and my monitor is about to fall off/explode on me. I'm poor as hell and can't afford a new laptop right now. (yay for college?)

 

I have a 1997 Kapok laptop still going, but the screen has worse variability than yours.
I keep it going b yopening the screen beyond its normal open and then bringing it back to normal position. You try this at your own risk.
One day I will get round to opening the case and resetting the connecting ribbon properly.

Can your college IT dept not help with the opening? Perhaps a beer in the right direction?

Studio T