[SOLVED] Odd Display Issue

[SyntaxTheGr8]

I recently got my Laptop which I connected through MiniDP>DP. After awhile I noticed the screen would go black for a few seconds and unfocus any program i was in. (For example, I was playing Rising Storm 2 and my screen goes black for a split second and takes me back to desktop.)

I believe this is a monitor issue and I will tell you why. I also have my PS4 connected to the same monitor, and I noticed that if I touched the HDMI port from my PS4 to the IO shield on the back of the monitor, the exact same thing would happen. Not touching the port or any wire, just the metal shield.

I know its the HDMI cord because when i unplugged the side that went into the PS4 it didnt do it any more. Its not a huge problem just annoying sometimes. Any assistance would be appreciated.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

"I know its the HDMI cord"

Then why don't you try a new HDMI cable?

 

[SyntaxTheGr8]

"I know its the HDMI cord"

Then why don't you try a new HDMI cable?

I tried another HDMI Cord and yeah its doing the same thing. I think its a problem with the monitor (Acer Predator XB271HU)

Edit: Furthermore, I think its a grounding issue with the IO shield where the ports are. Its only when I touch the IO shield with an HDMI cord.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Try another monitor (borrow one?) just to confirm that it's a monitor fault. If borrowed monitor works okay, contact Acer to have yours fixed if it's still got warranty time left.