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Recently have about a two inch vertical bar on the screen of our Toshiba Satelitte notebook and another is starting to appear. Any idea if this is a settings problem or is the machine starting to crash?

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Several members — , , and — report narrow vertical bars on laptop and LCD screens. Typical causes are a failing LCD panel (column-driver or T-con board), a damaged/loose display ribbon (LVDS or eDP), or, less commonly, a GPU/output fault. Which one it is determines whether a software fix, a simple reseat, or a panel replacement is needed.

Quick diagnostic sequence (do these in order):

  • Check whether the bar is present on the BIOS/POST screen or during boot. If it appears before the OS loads, the problem is almost certainly hardware.
  • Attach an external monitor. A clean external image usually points to the internal panel or cable; the same artifact on both screens implicates the GPU or video output.
  • Open and close the lid and gently move the screen. If the bar changes, flickers, or shifts, that strongly suggests a cable/connector or hinge strain issue. If it is fixed and unchanged, the panel driver/T-con is more likely.
  • If the bar only shows after the OS boots, boot to Safe Mode and reinstall graphics drivers to rule out software.

If hardware is suspected, power down, remove battery and AC, ground yourself, and consider reseating the display cable (this can fix many cases). Be aware this can void warranty and risks connector damage; if unsure, use a repair shop. For replacements, match the panel part number and connector type; used panels are often cheaper for older machines. Inverter/backlight faults usually cause dimming or horizontal issues, not narrow vertical bars.

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I have the same problem on a Toshiba Qosmio G25. So far I can't find an answer. The videocard is NOT the problem on mine - I hooked it up to another monitor and it was just fine. So it is actually a MONITOR problem - It seems to me that 1/5 of "something" is off - eitther a pin or the chip? I don't know. Not a good mechanic. Have you found any more about this. Also - WHAT SIDE is your bar on? Mine is the right side.

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Recently have about a two inch vertical bar on the screen of our Toshiba Satelitte notebook and another is starting to appear. Any idea if this is a settings problem or is the machine starting to crash?

Have you found a fix yet ??? I have the same prob with my 22 inch Dell LCD monitor

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