Zune HD Screen Flicker

Oct.10, 2009 in Zune

Some have noticed that the Zune HD has a screen flickering issue while browsing content over WiFi. I originally thought my Zune might be defective, but from the number of users who have reported the issue, it might just be normal with the OLED screen. It really doesn’t seem to be a problem, and you quickly don’t notice that it’s there, so I would not say it’s a major issue.

Since others have said they have not seen it on theirs, I took some quick video of it appearing on mine, which is running firmware 4.1. I apologize for the auto focus of my camera during the video, as it kept wanting to focus on my fingers while I was scrolling.

If you own a Zune HD, is this happening for you? Is it “Normal”, or is it a defect? Post a comment below and let me know what you think.

Tags: Zune

dave

mine flickers like this too. I only really notice it on white pages and it seems to happen when loading data.

Jef

I would agree, it's definitely when transferring data while web browsing. I don't notice it while syncing over Wifi, or when browsing the Zune Marketplace. You can also see the flicker is pretty much in time sync with the web page loading bar.

I have to wonder what % of Zune HDs have this problem. I really wish MS would either say "It's normal" or that "It's a small population."

Jef

chris

i think i happens more if you shake it or touch the screen

chris

hey, when you turn it on and its loading, if you look at the black closly sometimes you can see thet the backlite ins even over the screen,its darker in some spots

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