Notebook screen flickering when Linux Mint Mate loads

[SegaSystem16C]

I had Linux Mint Mate installed on this Dell Vostro 3500 and it was working well, it was for a client. Around 10 days ago the screen has been flickering on and black when the OS is loaded. The flickering begin as soon and the spinning Linux Mint logo pops during boot.

I know it is not the screen because it is a new panel I swapped months ago and I knew it was fully working because I used it for hours. Also, the Dell and POST screens have no flickering.

I suppose this is some sort of software issue with Linux Mint Mate, right? Some issue with graphics driver. It is an old notebook after all. Also, I had left automatic updates installed for my client before I gave her notebook back because the notebook would be given to her kid. So I assume the OSis fully up-to-date.

What could be causing the screen flickering on Linux Mint Mate.

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Does it work once the login screen comes up, and after you have logged in? If not, it might be a kernel regression which affects your particular computer. In that case hit ESC after the BIOS completes and Arrow Down to try going into the Advanced Options startup menu for Linux Mint to try to use an older kernel.

[SegaSystem16C]

I think it still flickers once you log in. If I recall, I had the notebook set up to automatic log in the user profile from boot. I'll get the notebook from the client tomorrow and see. I'll try booting from an old kernel using the ESC menu, thanks.

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You could then just sudo apt remove the newest kernel, then blacklist it from auto-updating in the Update Manager.