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My Lenovo Legion R27qe Gen 2 (27", 1440p, 200 Hz) died after only about 6.5 months of use and I'm trying to figure out what the likely warranty outcome is.

The monitor started showing intermittent flickering in early May. At first it was occasional, but over the following weeks it gradually got worse. By late May the monitor had effectively died and became unusable.

Based on the symptoms, I suspect it may have been a panel-related issue, possibly a TAB bond failure (the connection between the LCD glass and the panel driver electronics), although I'm obviously not certain since I haven't opened it or had it professionally diagnosed.

From what I've read, TAB bond failures aren't usually repaired at the component level because they require specialized factory equipment. Instead, manufacturers often replace the entire LCD panel or swap the monitor for another unit.

The monitor is still under warranty, so I sent it to the service center last Wednesday. I haven't received any updates yet, which is making me wonder what they're finding.

For anyone who's dealt with Lenovo warranty repairs:

• If the fault turns out to be a panel/TAB bond issue, do they typically repair it, replace the panel, or replace the entire monitor?
• How long did it take before you received a diagnosis or status update?
• Has anyone received a refund instead of a repair/replacement for a monitor in this price range (€195)?

I'll be honest: part of me is hoping the unit is deemed uneconomical to repair because I now have the budget for a better monitor than I did when I bought this one. That said, I'm curious what the most likely outcome actually is.

Any experiences with Lenovo monitor RMAs would be appreciated.