I have six vertical lines on my replacement screen. I got my laptop back in 2007 from BestBuy. The original screen was replaced for an unrelated issue thru BestBuy’s extended warranty. This was my last “free” fix too. About a year and a half ago lines started appearing on this “new” screen. Never happened on the old screen. It’s still pretty usable for now. Three thoughts – after finding this site I’m glad I bought Toshiba for my latest one, not keen on risking HP again; – I would not buy computers from Fry’s since their customer service on returns has a terrible rep too; rather than buy a new screen, I’ll get a bigger flatscreen for less, plug that in with a keyboard and mouse.
Submitted by Sean.