Article ID: 000093080 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 03/08/2023

Laptop Screen Light Changes from Normal to Dim If an Application Is Launched or Closed

Environment

Windows 11* Family, Windows® 10 family

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Summary

How to troubleshoot unusual screen light behavior when launching or closing an application.

Description

After using Intel® Driver Support Assistant to update the Intel® Graphics to 31.0.101.3790 or 31.0.101.2114, the unusual screen light behavior occurred.

Resolution

Steps to troubleshoot if the unusual screen light behavior is caused by a driver or hardware failure.

  • From the Device Manager, select Microsoft Basic Display Adapter as default graphics.
  • Check to see if the screen light behavior changes when an application is launched or closed.
  • Use an external monitor to see if the screenlight on the external monitor changes as well.
  • Determine if the laptop recognizes Intel Generic Driver as incompatibility may be the source of the issue. Some laptops requires a genuine Original Equment Manufactured driver. Download and install the manufacturer's recommended Intel Graphics driver.
  • If the issue persist contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer for Assistance.

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