Medium — Technician inspection recommended

Dim screen

Dim screen isn't always a fault — sometimes just Eco Mode enabled. If settings are right and issue persists, backlight is weakening.

Symptoms That Indicate Dim screen

See if any of these signs match your device — each one increases the likelihood of this fault.

Technical Causes

These are the causes we encounter while repairing Dim screen — ranked from most to least common.

  1. 01

    Eco Mode or Energy Saving enabled

  2. 02

    Backlight LEDs weakening from heavy use

  3. 03

    Local Dimming set to High dimming zones

  4. 04

    Faulty ambient light sensor

  5. 05

    Backlight driver delivering low voltage

  6. 06

    OLED pixel aging (for OLEDs after years)

When to Stop and Call a Technician Immediately

Any of the following = a danger signal — call now and don't try to fix it yourself.

Call now — 16062

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