The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 Gen 9 features a high-resolution display with a variable refresh rate, but some users experience screen flickering — rapid flashing or flashing lines that make the screen uncomfortable to use. This can occur during everyday tasks or when running graphics-intensive applications.
Here are the most effective fixes for display flickering on the IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 Gen 9 with the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H processor.
Common Causes of Display Flickering
- Outdated AMD display driver
- Incompatible refresh rate setting
- Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling conflict
- Conflicting background applications
- Loose or damaged display cable
- Faulty display panel
- Overheating GPU affecting display output
Step-by-Step Fixes
Fix 1: Update the AMD Display Driver
An outdated AMD Radeon driver is the most common software cause of screen flickering:
- Visit the AMD website and download the latest driver for the Radeon 890M integrated graphics.
- Run the installer and choose Factory Reset for a clean installation.
- Restart the laptop after installation and observe whether flickering persists.
Fix 2: Set a Fixed Refresh Rate
Variable refresh rate (VRR or FreeSync) can sometimes cause flickering when the frame rate drops below the minimum supported range:
- Right-click the desktop and select Display settings.
- Click Advanced display and change the refresh rate to a fixed value such as 60Hz or 120Hz.
- If the flickering stops at a fixed rate, the issue is related to VRR — try updating the AMD driver to get an improved VRR implementation.
Fix 3: Disable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling
- Open Settings and go to System > Display > Graphics.
- Click Change default graphics settings.
- Toggle off Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.
- Restart and check for flickering.
Fix 4: Update the BIOS and Lenovo Vantage
Lenovo sometimes releases BIOS updates that fix display timing and power delivery issues. Open Lenovo Vantage, go to Device > My Device Settings, and check for system updates including BIOS.
“Switching from the AMD auto-select refresh rate to a fixed 120Hz in Display settings resolved the flickering for me within minutes.”
— Norzainal, graphic designer
Fix 5: Check the Display Cable Connection
If all software fixes fail, the display cable inside the laptop may be loose. Power off the laptop, open the bottom panel, and reseat the display cable connector on the motherboard. If the panel or cable is damaged, contact Lenovo support for a replacement.
Ryan holds a Computer Science degree and has spent over 15 years troubleshooting Windows hardware and driver issues across major laptop brands. He writes practical, step-by-step guides for everyday users at softwaredriverdownload.com.
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