Why is my laptop screen so dark?
A dim screen is sometimes just a setting, but it can also be a failing backlight.
This one is often sorted at home. Try the checks below before paying for a repair.
Does this sound like yours?
- Very dim, or brightness won't change
What usually causes it
- Automatic brightness turning it down
- Backlight failure
- Battery saver lowering the brightness
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Turn the brightness up with the Fn + brightness keys or the display settings
- Switch off 'adaptive brightness' and battery saver in Windows settings
Please don't
- If the light flickers or looks pink or warm, book a repair
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
If adjusting the brightness doesn't fix it, contact us for a backlight check. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Questions people ask
Why is my laptop screen so dark?
A dim screen is sometimes just a setting, but it can also be a failing backlight. The most common causes are: automatic brightness turning it down; backlight failure; battery saver lowering the brightness.
What can I safely check myself?
Turn the brightness up with the Fn + brightness keys or the display settings. Switch off 'adaptive brightness' and battery saver in Windows settings.
What should I avoid doing?
If the light flickers or looks pink or warm, book a repair.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
