Windows 7: colorful screen

when i turn on my laptop it showed green , white ,red,blue, etc. colored full screens then normally started what was that ? any ideas guys?

Hi George

You might want to run the diagnostic test on your graphic card . Do the commands below and I will get you the software

Click on type CMD in the Search box then press enter . Once the command prompt comes up type in the commands one at a time . Press ENTER after each one

To get the serial number enter this command

To get the model number enter this command

HG718N1 this is what first command showed

'Dell System' '5[003]' '10[A15]' 13[P10F]} this is what i get for second one

Try this command

Click on the download button below





Diagnostic Media Creation

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click it to extract the diagnostic files and start the distribution application.
2. Verify that you have the correct diagnostic package by reviewing the information on the dialog box that appears then click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files. After the files are extracted, a message should appear indicating that all files were successfully unzipped.
5. Click the OK button to start the Dell Diagnostic Delivery Package. Follow the on screen prompts to create the media desired.

Running the Diagnostics

1. Insert the media you created.
2. Boot the computer. (You may have to configure the boot order in BIOS setup to boot the media you created before other devices.)
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Dell inspiron N5010

Thank you Georgehagi

The post above yours has the Diagnostic software for your laptop . You might even have it partition on your HDD . While the PC is booting up press F12 choose diagnostic if not then use the download on the post above yours .