According To Multiple Reports, A Problem with One Of The Linux Kernel Updates Can Damage The Display Of Laptops.

The new Linux kernel with version number 5.19.12 can damage the display of laptops. People using laptops equipped with integrated Intel graphics are at risk and are advised not to install Linux kernel 5.19.12.

The Linux kernel optimization problem is related to a graphics driver bug that causes an unwanted delay in the display’s power sequence and can damage these systems’ LCD panels. According to user reports, this vulnerability creates white arrows on the device’s screen.

It is one of the few problems where a software update unrelated to overclocking can cause physical damage to computer components. This problem affects all laptops equipped with Intel graphics whose display is directly connected to the internal representations.

According to TomsHardware, all laptops equipped with Nvidia Optimus graphics and some laptops that use Intel CPUs and Radeon graphics are also at risk because in these devices, even when the discrete graphics are active, the task of managing the display is the responsibility of the integrated graphics.

Owners of these laptops will not be at risk if they disable the Nvidia Optimus graphics entirely or if their display is not connected to integrated Intel graphics. Of course, few devices seem to have this feature, and their number is minimal.

Fortunately, this only affects systems equipped with Intel graphics, so laptops with AMD graphics are not a problem.

Fortunately, the Linux community has released a new kernel that completely fixes all graphics driver issues. This new kernel with version 5.19.13 has been available to users for some time.

However, most users will probably have to wait a little longer for their Linux distributions to be updated with the new kernel.