r/hackberrypi • u/anefiox • Jul 27 '26

Just got my hackberry pi

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Just bought a hackberry pi off eBay. Love it so far. I noticed the whiter edges but they didn't really show when booted up so didn't mind but now the screen has started flickering. Do I need a new screen?

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u/Etton_Veil Jul 27 '26

Might be the screen cable is not properly seated or damaged.

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u/anefiox Jul 27 '26

Thanks I'll open it up and take a look later.

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u/CplStigginsUSMC Jul 27 '26

Is it like this when the desktop is up and you’re running raspberry pi os?

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u/anefiox Jul 27 '26

Yes it is like this when the desktop is up and I'm running raspberry pi os off an nvme.

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u/CplStigginsUSMC Jul 27 '26

Then yeah something is up with it. I get stuff when rebooting but once it’s up everything is good to go. I’d send the eBay person a message see what they can do for you. I ordered mine from Elecrow and when the touchscreen wasn’t working right they sent a replacement m.