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Hey guys, I started up my laptop today and the screen was bleeding for about half an hour and then it just suddenly fixed itself. Anyone ever had this happen? Does this mean the monitor will go bad pretty soon or not necessarily?

By bleeding I'll assume you mean the colors on the monitor on the laptop is out of wack and not some wild miracle that will cause religious groups to come to your house and make a shrine around your pc!

Just jiggle the screen back and forth a bit, close the cover and reopen it, it's most likely a minor wire problem albiet a nuisence. The craptop I have is an old IBM and I have that problem practically every day.


This thread should be in Tech my man.

The cure all solution:

If my monitor was bleeding, I'd either douse it with holy water or run from the room screaming, but that's just me.

Before you try to stop the bleeding:

Wash your hands well with soap and water (if available).
If treating another person's computer, put on latex gloves if you have them before applying pressure to the wound. If gloves are not available, use several layers of fabric or plastic bags between your hand and the wound. Use your bare hands to apply pressure only as a last resort.
Have the computer lie down.
Remove any visible objects from the computer. Do not attempt to clean out the computer.
Press firmly on the wound with gauze, a clean cloth, or the cleanest material available. If there is an object in the computer that you can't remove, apply pressure around the object, not directly over it.
Apply steady pressure for a full 15 minutes. Use a clock to time the 15 minutes. Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see if bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without lifting the first.
If after 15 minutes of steady pressure minimal bleeding (oozing) continues when the pressure is released, reapply direct pressure to the wound for another 15 minutes. Direct pressure may be applied up to three times (total of 45 minutes) for minimal bleeding.
If moderate to severe bleeding has not significantly slowed or stopped after 15 minutes, continue to apply firm pressure and elevate the area that is bleeding and contact a computer professional.
Watch for signs of shock, such as restlessness, confusion, signs of fear, and shallow, rapid breathing. Shock is a life-threatening situation that requires emergency care.

Definitely not good if a laptop goes into shock!
Incidentally, how do you apply a tourniquet to a laptop?