How to fix Surface Pro 4 Flicker WITHOUT the Freezer Trick
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2018
- Fixing the Surface Pro Screen Fixer without the freezer.
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hart to watch this as my screen flickers
I don't know if this is a joke but same
lmfao same
@@mzooom I am living the joke rn….
@@chereisequintana8409 my reality.... watching this while flickering....
This isn't even a joke for me.
Thanks bro. I just deleted an a random file and my screen still shakes
its awesome to see somebody outside microsoft fixing THEIR issue
Thank you so much I've been searching for effects for the last two days now and found this video. It is now fixed! Yay!!!
for about a day ..
can we start a class action lawsuit please
I haven't tried this, but I subscribed bc you asked nicely and your intentions seem good. Cheers
You are amazing, a life saver! Thank you so much! Got the Intel 540 here, it didn't even need the reinstal reboot (holding off and volume button), it was there a few moments after deletion and first restart. Fingers crossed this will keep till the end of days!
I am grateful you took the time to post this, man. Cheers!
Hmmm... OK, cheered too soon. NOT WORKING on this end... worked for a bit, but it's already back after an hour.
@@theshiatsueffect-marjolijn8520 hey did u somehow fix it or did you have to sell that crap device?
Would be nice to know, same problem here:/
I have a surface pro 4 since 2016 or so. It initially does not suffer from any flicker whatsoever. But around early 2017, I noticed that the screen flickers whenever I used it for an extended period of time. Recently, I installed intel xtreme tuning utility and I decidied to downvolt the cpu by 0.050 V (mind you, I'm using a i5 version). And so far, I was able to use my surface for extended periods of time; even for gaming. I hope this comment can be useful for some
i just got the xtu setup so how do you even use it
Worked for me as well. Thank you.
Your solution fixed it for me as well, much appreciated!
CPU or graphics (yea, I see cpu, but just checking)
thank you so much. this is the only thing that worked for me.
i did it and i think its working so far, you could be my favourite youtuber ever no joke dude
Thank you so very much for the kind words. I hope this solution continues to work for you
@@TechRichVideos it's still flickering for me, how and why so?
Yeah I just subscribed and I know this is an old video but Never be able to use my surface pro for ever again because of the absolute disturbing amount of shaking and vibrating that it does. I use it for Photoshop and I need it to be still in order to do my work. I haven’t tried this yet but I have saved your video and I hope to be able to try it and I hope it works so thank you so much it’s finally nice to see somebody who’s actually showing a solution when I have search this out instead of people just showing the flickering screens and cursing Microsoft. You are wonderful! I will make sure to update with a reply comment to let you know if it has worked thank you so much.
Hi how about battery problems with a surface pro 4? Any fixes other then replacement?
Worked perfectly. Thank you! 👊
A complete heartbreak. I had to save up a long time for it. Got the i7 version, and everything went to hell after warranty ran out. Very disappointing.
Hey, check out the part 2 of this video. It will explain how to get your surface fixed outside of warranty
I have exactly the same issue.
once the warranty ended it seems like the laptop life has ended because i have non stop issues with this
Indeed. What a waste of money. Thank you Microsoft for producing this garbage, selling it without making sure the hardware is perfectly fine
Hey Tech Rich, if I remove Intel HD graphics, does that mean I can't play my steam games?
Just came back to say thank you! it worked like a charm.
Why did I reinstall it，it was Installed the graphics 540(it’s 530 before)
Thanks! It worked for me, and I only used the restart thing! No downloading graphics or anything.
i recently brought a replacement, and it said 520, instead of 515, is that fine?
Followed the steps as laid down. Unfortunately did not work. Any other alternative to this ?
Thanks much my brother. Great illustration. I think my problem is solved.
Still good?
Man your the best you just fixed my surface just like this 👏 thanks very much
Really? I’m trying it rn
DUDE!!!!! Thank you so much!! My computer works again!! Thank you!! Thank you! Gawd im so happy i found this video! Your the best!
still no flicker?
Disabling the touch screen interface on my SP4 had greatly helped with the flickering (for now). This might not work for everyone but it's worth a try if you can live without the touch screen feature. Lowering brightness may help too but may also be a placebo. Otherwise use an external monitor.
Control Panel > Device Manager > Human Interface Devices > right click on "HID-compliant touch screen" and select Disable device. Repeat for all "HID-compliant touch screen" devices.
My screen started flickering since the warranty ends
Same I had 2 and like weeks after the warranty ended it started in both
This is how Microsoft make money through hardware support😂
Same
Yep! Warranty ended feb 13. Screen started flickering mid March.
Same, 3 months after the warranty ended the screen started flickering
Hi! I have a question? I have a Surface Pro 4 since they came out...I understand that as of today Nebraska Furniture announced Surface Pro 8.
Anyway, I love my 4 and really don't want to buy a new one. My problem is that the glass screen at the bottom and some on the left edge is pulling apart!! Uggg!! It does effect the visual somewhat, but my question is, is this repairable?
I having this problem after update Windows, are they purposely do it to my out of warranty device ???
Did this solution work for you?
How do I REINSTALL display adapters now?
I cannot change the luminosity of my screen.
I've been trying to fix this for hours now.
Myriam Monastero just restart your pc or download from link
Myriam Monastero just restart your pc or download from link
Really helpful video thank you for that mate it worked no more flickering! 😁😁😁😁😁
just wonderful man. it worked 4 me (: ... still then, i plugged and worked photoshop, premier and net surfing simultaneously.. not facing flickering issues...thank u ...
still working after your 2 months comment?
still ok?
sounds good. i really appreciate it.
Thank you ! very helpful!
UGH THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!
Do i need to backup my computer before doing this? would it wipe out my files and data after restarting?
i read that reducing the screen refresh rate from 60 hz to 55hz also fixes it.
My screen is still flickering but the display adapter is now Intel HD Graphics 520.
Every time I uninstall it and restart. the adapter is right back under display adapters. It won’t uninstall...
Can you help me it only says properties when i right click please help me :(
Does this work with a surface pro 7?
Ive only had my surface pro 4 for 1 month and ive constantly had this issue (my dad gave it to me cuz the waranty was gone and his work place put it in disposal) I tried this and I still notice flickering
It's not install hd graphics 515 but Iris graphics 540... It's ok?
Glad to see I'm not the only one that was putting it in the fridge
Been trying to get the touch screen to work for over a month I don't understand why it doesn't reapond
Will this delete anything off of your computer?
It’s must be graphics 515?
Will doing this reset delete files from my computer?
Hi guys ! I tried your solution and it worked for 24 hours. But I've never seen the Microsoft graphic card when I deleted the intel graphic. Do you know why ? Please help me Thanks a lot
Please share the driver download link
It depends really. For me , this will never work cuz mine is a hardware problem which only occurs when I use it for a long period of time.
Thank you for the video! When my screen flickers, I tried to touch the screen, helps a bit; and also tried the method of going to "display" and go to advanced: setting, and "Display adapter properties for Display 1", under "monitor", change it 60 Hz, (even already there), but apply again, and that helps a bit too
Thank you for this
This helped in some way so I subscribed
From India
It worked!!! When I first restarted it, it started flickering again and I was so disappointed... But still did the reset and completed the process and after the second restart my SP4 screen has not flickered for 30 mins now!!! I pray it stays!! Thanks so much!!!
still no flicker?
yeah, give us an update! :)
update please ? :)
Update please.
That person sadly passed away 😢
Hi there. Thanks for trying but unfortunately did not work for me
I tried to uninstall the Intel display several times and it won’t uninstall. Any suggestions?
When I press right click it doesn’t come up with uninstall it says just properties
I did everything exactly but it didnt work what did i do wrong?
Thanks a lot!! Thats the only think which worked with my Surface Book 2!!:)
What, no, surface book 2 has the same problem?? I was going to replace my pro4 with that :(
@@CompanionRohaa unfortunately yes and the problem ocurred again - so I dont have a solution to solve the problem for good ._.
@@user-kl1ds9vb4j thanks for preventing a problematic buy then! Does anyone know if surface book 3 has it too?
worked, like a champ, thx.
For me, i didnt uninstall the driver but updated it. Worked for me
Worked perfectly well for me! Thank you so much
is the problem still fixed?
Why not download the Intel 515 driver from the beginning
Sorry it didn't work for me. I done every step of the process. Bought my Pro 4 in December 2015 and the Flicking started in May 2020 (I blame quarantine), so I believe I have taken full advantage of its worth. Got me through University though. Looking to get a MacBook what do you think?
i just used this trick. now the screen isn't flickering at all the only thing is it feels like the system is working slower than before
Thank you, I appreciate it. I did as you said and my flickering is no longer visible. Thanks!
its really works?
Its prank
How long do I have to wait from restarting from UEFI. It's taking forever 😢
Ooof sadly mines hardware defect, I just did my video settings tried loading a restore point, factory reset my laptop, went into recovery mode and did what you did and still flickering.
This worked perfectly. I noticed many people saying this isn't a good laptop...I don't know if they got a bad one or what, but I only got flickering after several days of non-stop editing of 6k footage. Laptops literally die from editing footage with this much info. This is an incredible laptop, and I look forward to seeing improvements as tech improves. Thanks again for this- totally fixed my flicker!
So if you edit 8k the device actually still fries him self to death... ? He should just say "I can-t do it"
Well here's the thing, when I use it for rec room the screen flowers after a while, but if I pinpoint a fan at my surface it goes away! I have tried this and so far it works!
it's a temperature issue so the same way that the freezer works, it's just less convenient in the long run
I tried to uninstall the device, but Intel graphics was always present with the same drivers installed. It wouldn't go away. (I have Intel iris graphics 540 if that matters at all.)
Unstill it several tines, until the MS driver shiws up
This appears to have worked! Thus far I am very happy. Thank you so much. If it starts flickering again I will not be happy and will take back my thanks and a pox upon you sir! 😉
brother this is not working in my surface still flickering and i have changed the battery too.
Hi,
I'm having trouble with the same model device. Do you have any other solution suggestions?
You haven't got the warranty anymore?
@@ETBrothers Unfortunately :(
@@SedatKnac I guess I would pay for a repair, cause if the problem comes back after the repair, it should be on warranty cause it's already been fixed. That happened to me. As I first got this problem last year, when I still had the warranty, sent it in, got it fixed, but the problem came back a couple of weeks ago, and sent it in again now. Now my warranty is run out, but because I haven't done anything new to the Surface, I'll get this new repair for free.
Hello please I uninstal Intel 515 graphics but I could not download it please cuz I am fraid some website gives download not free with some offer please could you send me link to download it free I have Surface pro
Thank you so much! I love my windows surface Pro and when it started flickering I didn’t know what the problem was. after watching this short video I felt brave enough to follow the directions. I especially like the part when I clicked ‘action’ and it searched by itself the graphics adapter that was needed. again thank you so much this really helped me.
Did this fix your surface? Asking before I attempt it.
Desiree Coleman I think it improved, but it still flickers.
Desiree Coleman did u find any solution ?
@@khaledbuhindi9802 see shrugging
@@Gratefulden this is a very common issue on Pro 4 due to it using a Samsung screen, recommend replace with an Lg screen ( for surface pro 5) will fix this issue.
I had this issue on my 2-1/2 year old Surface, and received a refurbished replacement in September. Less than 2 months later the replacement is also flickering. Previously on the original I had serious issues with it not waking from sleeping. This is the worst computer I have ever owned in my 30 years of computing.
I have it for 2 years and been using an extended display because some how i believed getting a refurbished one will just end up hurting me more, thank you for confirming my beliefs
@Tor_Dizz Nope, overheating is not the issue with mine. The flickering starts immediately when the computer is started.
@@reidkonschuh2246 it's a driver/firmware issue.
I have had the issue on and off, they update the driver or firmware it causes problems.
Almost exactly the same experience... first one wouldn't wake up... second started flickering 2 months ago. Glad I'm retired and just for personal use. Trying to get replacement lol... how difficult is this turning out to be.
Didn’t work?
Bro it worked after a couple times.....Hopefully it stays fixed I upvoted thanks again
didn't work. ...I read somewhere that it could be dust accumulation (?) as the heating does seem to be related, so perhaps the internal fans are obstructed... n any case, this is truly disappointing. I've been raving about my MSP4 since i got it...and I live in Costa Rica, so I think the whole replacement issue would be a tad complicate
I tried to blow the dust out with air pressure a week or two ago but it didn't help at all. It didn't look like there was a lot of dust either. But i recognized it worsens with more temperature.
I uninstalled the HD 515 but even with Microsoft Display it was flickering. But when it reinstalled, I got HD 520. After that was installed, I haven't had any flickering issues.
Faraway Gaming which website did you reinstall it from?
@@deannebrown5585 I didn't get it from a site. It autoinstalled after I rebooted.
I know this vid goes back a bit. I have a SP4 that flickers, but I see i have the Intel(R) Iris(R) Graphics 540 driver; Not the 515. Just wondering if folks are still having success with this driver update before I proceed. Thanks
Good question I'm thinking the same?
It still failed 🤦🏿♂️
Mine becones blury like im cross-eyed.. It seems to show when the system heats up. Shutting it down for 5min resolves the problem. Regretable purchase, same with windows phone, same with band 2, same with One X which can not cinnect to Live when wired.. After Gates the company became shit...
its seems the issue was Auto-update. I have downloaded the update manually and reinstall = issue fixed..One X however still wont connect over wired connection to Windows live which makes no sense. The band 2 went into trash after the sides broke off, windows phone collects dust in the drawer...ahem.
savcob how did you install manually?
thank you so much
How do i change it back to HD Graphics 515. When I uninstalled this It changed it to Microsoft basic display adapter. How do i change it back???
Download the graphics driver again. I mentioned it in the video. It depends on the model of the surface so just look up the model find the graphic card and then download it
@@TechRichVideos Do you have the link to the download?
I had screen hardware issues; 3 times... 2 changes during the warranty, always the same problem. Now no more warranty, I can only use it on the dock.
Do you know which part of the hardware is responsible for the issue?
Hey, can anyone here help me, I'm willing to buy a pro 4, and I'm wondering if this problem is in all the surface pro 4, or it jus you guys, also when this problem appears and how would I know if my pro 4 is affected in a very short time
Energy Group I have one and it started to glitch 2 year after I brought it they say only about 1% of surface pro 4 are affected but that not true just make sure you have a warranty but it’s a great product if it weren’t for the glitches and turning off unexpectedly
@@perfectlyimperfect4585 well, i bought one a couple week ago , and it's fine , just one thing that bother me, there is a light or a white spot under the camera in the screen , it's not anooying , but i'm afraid anothers will appear ,
Probably is a design defect rather than a manufacturing quality defect. People who live in cold climates and use the Surface for light tasks, read, web, movies, ... are fine.
My Microsoft surface Pro 7 is flickering really hard, I think my heat sink is gone.
helped for a little
it has to do with ur laptop overheating
if you charge ur laptop a lot that's probably what causes it
for me at least
something else I noticed is it only happens with the keyboard
so if you take the keyboard off then after a while it might stop
these r all just things that I've seen
hmm
I got the Intel 520 and it doesn't work maybe it's a hardware problem
My UEFI only shows once help
its the samsung screen's issue, they change it as LG since the found that issue
Thanks for the video. If I reset my surface pro will i lose my files?
Caro777000 No you won’t.
I try this long time ago. Add and hour and half of no problems. But when the fan start to dance like a crazy the flicker is there!
Thanks for the tips. Mine never reverted to the generic MS driver after following your steps removing the old driver at the beginning. I had to go to Intel's site and download the driver there. I also used the Intel's support assistant and had it scan my device so it selected the best driver to install instead of guessing which of the 4 different drivers on the website. I still had flickering rebooting after the update, so I powered down my device and powered it back up and no more flickering. Windows update sucks. I think MS likes to do this on purpose so that you have to go buy a new machine. Now only if I can figure out how to get my machine to boot normally. For some reason it stuck in selective start up.
Is the flickering problem still fixed?
@@doro626 i dont think so...
Just doing the same old ice routine till I get a new laptop.
thank you gonna have to do this later as isee it as layers of screens and flickers LOL annoying, thought it was an overheat issue we will see
I have the same problem with the screen flickering and shaking same computer too
Can I keep the microsoft basic driver on? XD the flicker is really gone ^^ and everything looks better too... Or is that not good?
Today I use my surface pro for presentation and so far no flickering after one hour
Do you still have the flickering issue?
@@Axel-qm3fk I have this issue on my computer.
I’ve got about 6 years out of mine.. been perfect for tech drawings on sketch up and autocad, noticed a flickering about 2 or 3 days ago, but only sometimes.. going to try all these steps. Fingers crossed.
So, does it work? : O
I am having this issue now but all drivers are up to date. I have uninstalled the display driver but now it is stuck on downloading the new driver in widows updates... Any ideas?
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Same here
Loading the “preparing windows” message
@@franciscobarros4357 left mine on charge while it was updating and it managed to sort it self out. I think the screen flickers when the surface has been running for a while as in the morning it was fine with updates installed etc
So this works, but only for a few days at a time. I have to do this twice a week ... but I guess it’s been working so far 🤷🏼♀️ just not permanent.