NOVA 15" - Unable to change the screen brightness (Possible fix)
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FerrariVie
Super Star
Yeah, got my Nova yesterday and the same issue with the brightness was there, right out of the box. Reinstalled windows and it didn't help, so opened a support ticket with PCS. The BIOS and EC versions that came with the laptop are:
BIOS: 1.07.04TPCS
EC: 1.07.02
BIOS: 1.07.04TPCS
EC: 1.07.02
Strange, I’ve never had any issues on my Nova with screen brightness. Guessing it may be a specific batch of panels used or a certain video controller chip
NoNastyNick
Bronze Level Poster
It's most definitely the panels that are on these DTR's, combined with the 2070 Refresh
FerrariVie
Super Star
I think it's happening with everyone with the panda panel, my nova has it. Reference: LM156LF-1F02
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I received my Nova last week and had the same problem with the screen brightness. Called them up on Friday afternoon and the support guy said he would email the person responsible for sending out bios updates and get him to check and send me an updated bios if available.
Received email today from PCS with bios zip file and instructions. 5mins later all done and screen brightness means I can take of the Oakleys now whilst typing this. I received bios version 1.07.07 It doesn't have the PCS splash screen on when it posts though. It shows Style PC which I can live with.
All in all, decent 1st experience of post sales support from PCS.
Received email today from PCS with bios zip file and instructions. 5mins later all done and screen brightness means I can take of the Oakleys now whilst typing this. I received bios version 1.07.07 It doesn't have the PCS splash screen on when it posts though. It shows Style PC which I can live with.
All in all, decent 1st experience of post sales support from PCS.
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FerrariVie
Super Star
I also got an email today from PCS with the file and authorisation to flash the new BIOS 1.07.07. The brightness control is back 🥳, but the ugly "Style Note" logo is now there on every boot 🙄
ubuysa
The BSOD Doctor
Don't look then!
FerrariVie
Super Star
I need to get a coffee every time I turn my laptop on, just to not look at it 😁Don't look then!
FerrariVie
Super Star
Have not seen people reporting this for a while, so I'm assuming they're already doing this.
ubuysa
The BSOD Doctor
I understand they ship with the katest BIOS available at the time of build. Be aware that if you want to flash any other BIOS, you need PCS's consent in order to keep your warranty.