Screen Flicker VGN117S

[mansonyman]

Hi All,
the screen of my VGN A117S recently started to flicker.
I seem to remember a thread or two some years ago regarding this - anybody with experience?
The flicker is most noticeable at start-up, video file play activation or anything a bit more strenious in terms of computing power.
I just did a full system-restore (took practically a day), but the flicker still present.
I am not quite sure, but this might be coincidential with a noticeable noise coming from the fan. I intend to open and clean inside as much as I can, as long as somebody does have other suggestions.
Thanks for all advice

[V57...]

Hi mansonyman,

1. Open Display Settings by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, clicking Personalization, and then clicking Display Settings.

2. Click Advanced Settings.

3. Click the Monitor tab, and then select a new refresh rate. The monitor will take a moment to adjust. If you want to keep the changes, click Apply. If you don't apply the changes within fifteen seconds, the refresh rate will revert back to your original setting.