I've got an HP Victus laptop that seems to be functioning but has a really dark screen. When I power it on, the power light is on, but all I can see is a faint white circle on the login page—no cursor or anything else. I've tried using the F3 key to adjust the brightness, but it doesn't help. Any suggestions?
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This has happened with every HP laptop I've owned—the LED backlight can go out. I've repaired it a few times, but be careful! Opening it up can be tricky and damaging. The part isn't too pricey, but the teardown can take time and you might risk breaking some clips or the keyboard connector. Just a heads up!
Have you tried shining a flashlight on your screen from an angle? If you notice any faint images or outlines, it might be an issue with the LCD backlight not working properly.
So what's the best first step for me to take?