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Subject: Re: LCD flashes on Vivante SE

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Jeffrey Rice

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Date Posted: 20:21:38 11/04/99 Thu
In reply to: Kevin J Dressel 's message, "LCD flashes on Vivante SE" on 11:09:35 10/25/99 Mon

My computer had a fairly high frequency flicker. After keeping the computer for a month to try and replicate the problem, T'monde finally replaced. I haven't had any problems since. I would say, especially if it consistent, that you should send it in while under warranty.

> I just recently noticed that the LCD (13.3") screen on
> my Vivante SE PII 266 flashes on occasion. It didn't
> do this prior to a day or so ago, so I am quite
> perplexed as to why. The screen blinks off for a
> split second then back on. In addition, it seems to
> be getting faster (the flashing occurs with greater
> frequency) and occurs in win98 and dos. Does anyone
> know why? The notebook is still under waranty, so if
> I have to, I'll send it in to get fixed.
>
> I also have a couple side questions:
>
> 1. The hard drive (a 3.2GB) has some surface errors.
> Will they consider this a manufacturers defect and
> replace it?
>
> 2. Does anyone know what the foam-like stuff on the
> metal sheet covering the CPU is? Is this some sort of
> heat sink compound?
>
> Thanks for any answers!
>
> Kevin

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: LCD flashes on Vivante SE	Larry Adams	21:47:25 11/12/99 Fri