Billy: Is this happening even when you are working on the notebook?

Pntkl TheFurious: When the brightness is at the highest setting, yes.

Pntkl TheFurious: I haven't tested it for lower settings, except for three steps above the lowest setting.

Pntkl TheFurious: And that is the behavior I am set to now, as to avoid possible damage due to this defect.

Pntkl TheFurious: My aunt had to RMA this model due to HP's defect.

Pntkl TheFurious: I have had several customers with this issue.

Pntkl TheFurious: I would hate to experience a loss due to this, myself.

Billy: Could you tell me what version of the windows you are using?

Pntkl TheFurious: I'm surprised you can't... ;) Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]

Pntkl TheFurious: SP2 + updates