If you are have stuck with your computers pink screen. Then you are in the right place. This is article is just designed for you. This guide will help you get rid of the pink screen on your monitor. This solution is for both desktop devices and laptops.
The appearance of a pink screen on the monitor varies in nature. Some may have a full pinkish hue while in some others it’s a semi-transparent pinkish layer. It can also be in certain parts. In some, there will be a bunch of pinkish lines running through the screen. Regardless of its appearance it’s still frustrating.
Table of Contents
- What is a pink screen on my computer
- Why is my screen pink
- How to solve pink screen issues on your computer
- Conclusion
What is a pink screen on my computer
A pinkish screen or bright pink screen is a display issue that makes the screen turn pinkish. It’s a common issue found in older versions of monitors. It can occur in the newest versions also. This could be caused by damaged display or interference by other peripherals.
Why is my screen pink
There is no exact reason. The screen can turn pink for various reasons. The most common reasons include a damaged monitor, Loose connection, or damaged graphics card. Screen turning pink could also be caused by drivers or systems. In some cases it can be resolved easily in others it cannot. If it is a pink screen of death it would be hard to resolve.
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How to solve pink screen issues on your computer
Finding the root cause is not easy, hence you have to go through all the solutions methods mentioned below. We are going to keep methods simple so that it won’t take much time.
Reset Monitor
if you have messed with display settings then this solution could help you. Changes in the display adjustments are the main reason for the pink screen.
Resetting the monitor should be the first step towards solving the issue. It is simplest and doest cause any harm. However, you will lose all the display-related settings. The pinkish hue can be caused due to changes in display settings such as brightness, contrast, hue, sharpness, gamma, etc. Resetting the monitor will revert back to its factory version.
Factory settings usually revert back to the factory version, But in case you didn’t revert back, look for ideal display settings for your brand and adjust the settings according to it. This should get rid of the issue if it is caused due to display settings.
Check connections
Loose connections sometimes can cause the semi-transparent pink screen or pink lines. Remove all the connections and reinsert them. Look if there are any loose connections. Focus on the loose connection and check if anything works out. If the problem is not with a loose connection then move on to the next method.
Update drivers
Outdated drivers or bugs can also cause the display issue. It’s always good to keep the drivers up to date. Updating the drivers can also help get rid of the pinkish screen. Follow the below procedure to fix the pink screen issue.
Step 1: Press “windows +X”. A pop-up will appear on the bottom left. Select Device Manager from it.
Step 2: Click on the display adapters and select your graphics card.
Step 3: Click on the updated driver. You will be asked to select the source to download drivers. Select “Search automatically” and follow the instructions to install it.
Restart your device after updating the drivers. If it was an issue with the drivers then your should have been resolved.
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Check Graphics card and Motherboard
A damaged motherboard or Graphics card can also cause a pink screen issue. If your computer has both integrated and dedicated graphics cards, try switching them. Check the board for loose connection. Look if you can find any damaged or broken parts.
Change Monitor
This method won’t work for laptops as you can switch screens. But you can use an external monitor to find the source of the issue.
If none of the above methods worked. Then make sure that the display is not damaged. This can be made sure by changing the display. Look if you have any additional display, most TV support HDMI and VGA. Connect your system to an additional monitor and check if the same issue occurs. If it doesn’t occur then the problem is with the display.
Get a new display or take it to the technician. Most of the display issues will cost more. So it’s better to get a new display.
Conclusion
The above methods are known to solve these issues. There could also be other working solutions that we are unaware of. We have excluded common fixes like changing the port, cable, restarting, and other common ones which people check beforehand. If the issue still persists comment below, so that we can take a look.