Dell Inspiron 5555 Screen Flicker

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Hello,

I am having issues where the screen starts flickering when I have the power cord in and select the start menu and etc. I have updated the BIOS and replace the motherboard, also install the drivers for the graphic card. Is there any solutions to the problem?

I see that the motherboard was replaced which also means the CPU and BIOS which, I believe, are non removable on the laptop motherboard. That would lead me to believe that it is not a hardware issue. And the drivers are the latest from Dell? You say that when you plug in the ac adapter the flickering starts. Does the flickering go away if you are running strictly on battery and no adapter?

Hi, the issue seems to be something related to an energy saver option. Just go to AMD Catalyst/Energy/PowerPlay and deactivate Vari-Bright. Greets! 

I have the same problem and build. Do you now know the fix?

Had this same problem: when power cord is plugged in, often had screen flicker. I could replicate it at will by typing "Check for updates" or another query to get into the settings into the Win 10 Search bar. Display Drivers up-to-date (per windows). If power cord is unplugged and running on battery, problem does not appear.

Improved it by

1) Run AMD settings application, clicking Preferences (at bottom), then choosing Radeon Additional settings (may have to wait a LONG TIME for it to appear). Then uncheck Enable Vari-Bright. Reboot the computer after this.

2) Now an AMD setting should appear under Power Options. That is, from control panel, select Power Options, then click Change Plan Settings. From the new dialog, select Change Advanced Power Settings. This should bring you to a small dialog box titled "Power Options". The "Advanced settings" tab (only tab shown for me) should be highlighted. Under the active plan (for me, this is "Balanced [Active]"), scroll to the very bottom entry, titled "AMD Graphics Power Settings". Open AMD PowerPlan Settings. Change "Plugged in:" to Optimize Battery (e.g., mirror the Battery setting). Apply the settings, then reboot the computer again, and the problem should be better-- maybe even completely resolved.

Hopefully this helps!

G

It is working for me! Thanks!

You are a true GOD, vari bright was the issue. Thanks m8.

Greetings from Greece