Hello guys. I just bought this new laptop and there's something terribly wrong with the screen. It's uneven-horribly white at the bottom and dark at the top. I can't seem to get rid of it no matter how I adjust the brightness, gamma, or contrast. This problem is made worse in-game, as you can see from this picture.

Look up reviews for your model. Make sure its not a known issue. Returning it for a new one might be the easiest fix.

Looks like some serious back-light bleed to me.

Thanks for the help.
>>2 Couldn't search for the right term because I didn't really know what the problem was. So I tried watching videos of them to make sure they don't have such a ridiculous defect!

>>3 Thanks! That's probably the most accurate diagnosis of this horrible--whatever it is. I just got it too and so am probably going to return it for a new one.

This is what it looks like with a black screen. I think it very unacceptable ¬_¬

http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/backlight-bleeding.php

Fixing Backlight Bleed
In general, there is no definite fix for backlight bleeding other than completely dismantling the monitor and adding extra light blocking materials (such as black electrical tape) around the LCD panel. Some users in this hardforum.com thread have had success improving the level of bleed on the model 2005FPW Dell LCD using the method listed. Note: Dismantling of a LCD monitor in an attempt to reduce backlight bleed should be done at your own risk and only as a last resort if the monitor is no longer under warranty and can't be returned or exchanged.

The best way to "fix" backlight bleed is to have the monitor exchanged if the retailer will allow it and take your chances with a new LCD panel, hopefully one with less bleed. The ideal solution is to do your homework and in the future avoid monitors with a history of backlight bleeding and other quality control issues.

>>1
Playing paladin
Ohohoho

>>6
People still play Retribution? Looks like we found what's wrong with OP's computer:

too much light.

>>7 LMAO. Ret is fun tho.

>>5 It seems that this laptop is supposed to be this way. Even the one on display is like that. Damn the luck. I'll try whatever you have linked.

>>8 Exchange it for a different model if you can. I'm a little surprised to see such a low-end screen on a new laptop; Especially one that's powerful enough for casual gaming.

>>9 Doubt i can this point. Guess I'll just have to stick to my old, coming-apart Laptop for gaming, and use the new one for work.

>>10 A non-portable solution would be connecting it to a monitor. Though it somewhat defeats the purpose of a laptop; you could unplug and take it with you whenever needed.