Editing Lenovo Flex 3-1580 Display flickering and distortion

[flag|student_owned] [title|Lenovo Flex 3-1580 Display flickering and distortion] [summary]If running any programs, you’re experiencing constant flicker and flashes or heavy distortion, like a color bar taking up the screen, or a wave effect. This guide below can assist troubleshooting and resolving the issue.[/summary] == insufficient power == Plug in computer to the power cable and leave for about 30 minutes. This will help ensure there's a full charge before proceeding. == Screen damaged == It can help to ensure there is no damage to the screen, inspecting it from different angles or lifting it up to hold it. If there is any signs of physical damage this may need to be replaced and the cause of the issue. == Dirty or clogged vents == There could be debris or dust blocking the vent located on the bottom of the computer, you'll need to inspect the vent # These vents can be located on the back of the computer by flipping it over. # If you notice anything blocked use compressed air to clean the clogged vents. == Too many programs running == More than one application running at a time puts too much strain on the computers processing. == Old or out of date drivers == Old drivers could be the cause of these sort of issues and very helpful to check. There are multiple ways to update drivers, the first is: # Go tot he search bar at the bottom of your screen and search "Lenovo Vantage". # click on the "Device" section, then click on "System Update", then "Check for Updates". # You will see if any updates are available and click "Download or Install". If the first instructions were not helpful try this: # Go to the Lenovo Support Website # Go to the search bar in the website and look up "Lenovo Flex 3 1580" # Look for "Drivers and Software" # Click Download or Install