# How do i turn off the annoying internal lights on my PC? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [November 16, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219 "2023-11-16T04:25:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/1 "2023-11-16T04:25:28Z")
Hello guys and girls and others. I have a PC that i bought maybe 5-6 year ago. It is situated im my bedroom, so that i can access SD quickly and easily. TBH i probably use it most for listening to podcasts while trying to sleep. But one annoying thing about this sort of gaming PC is that its got a glass window on its side (the one pointing at me) which has a light show of sorts going on. Sort of the Aurora Borealis insidce my bedroom. I was wondering f there is any way to turn this off completely, ive tried to look around in the windows settings , but to no avail. ## Here is my DXdiagnosis of my PC if it helps: System Information ``` Time of this report: 11/16/2023, 05:21:52 Machine name: DESKTOP-4US955H Machine Id: {C05D266E-CCDA-4751-A8A6-52D5A237AE78} Operating System: Windows 10 Education 64-bit (10.0, Build 19045) (19041.vb_release.191206-1406) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: System manufacturer System Model: System Product Name BIOS: 1302 (type: UEFI) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz (6 CPUs), ~3.7GHz Memory: 32768MB RAM Available OS Memory: 32684MB RAM Page File: 11648MB used, 25899MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 12 DX Setup Parameters: Not found User DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent) System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled Miracast: Available, with HDCP ``` Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported DirectX Database Version: 1.0.8 DxDiag Version: 10.00.19041.3636 64bit Unicode So do i have to do the dirty work of going into the bios? Id hate to do that since im scared of it honestly. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/2 "2023-11-16T04:32:17Z")
Did you look to see if they’re plugged into the wiring? ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/3 "2023-11-16T04:33:32Z")
Im not a technolgy wizard, what is connected to what did you say? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/4 "2023-11-16T04:35:16Z")
The light show. Look inside the case to see where the lights are. They might just be strips that are plugged into the wiring or motherboard. ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/5 "2023-11-16T04:37:07Z")
God, please make this easier 😉 I really dont want my hands inside the PC, I WILL shortcut or fumble my way into a non functioning PC 🙂 I was thinking there is a software solution to this, BIOS or otherwise Im pretty sure the lights are software controlled ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/6 "2023-11-16T04:39:00Z")
> [@Loggins](#): > > God, please make this easier 😉 > > I really dont want my hands inside the PC, I WILL shortcut or fumble my way into a non functioning PC 🙂 > > I was thinking there is a software solution to this, BIOS or otherwise - Call a friend who can look inside for you. Or take it to a local store or repair shop. You could tape a piece of cardboard over the window. ---
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/7 "2023-11-16T04:39:03Z")
Maybe post close up pics of the light fixtures? Or simply cover the window with card. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/8 "2023-11-16T04:39:03Z")
There doesn’t seem to be one single way to do this. (Back when I had a case with lights, they were “dumb”, no software or BIOS control at all.) > **[How to Disable RGB (LED) Lighting on Your Computer - MajorGeeks](https://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/disable_rgb.html)** > > RGB lights are very popular with gaming computers and especially fans. If you want to disable the RGB lights on your computer, here's all you need to know. I would suggest this for the window. > **[Uline General Purpose Masking Tape - 3](https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-12880/Masking-Tape/Uline-General-Purpose-Masking-Tape-3-x-60-yds)** > > Use for packaging and everyday needs. Withstands temperatures up to 150 F.ULINE offers over 41,000 boxes, plastic poly bags, mailing tubes, warehouse supplies and bubble wrap for your storage, packaging, or shipping supplies. ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/9 "2023-11-16T04:42:37Z")
could ofcourse put a piece of cardboard to cover the “window”, but my curiousity got the better of me. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/10 "2023-11-16T04:43:22Z")
Can you take a clear picture of the inside of your PC? Typically, “light show” stuff is associated with gamer-oriented gear. It may be from the motherboard, or a heatsink, or an external cooler, or some other things. It may be from brands like Corsair, Thermaltake, and others. They typically have an app you can install to control the lights, but we’d need to know what you have to suggest the right tool. ETA: Is it a well-known brand of gaming PC, like Alienware? If so, they may have their own tool. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/11 "2023-11-16T04:47:19Z")
Usually you can do this in the BIOS (or UEFI these days). Sometimes it can be done via apps in Windows. Depends on the machine. We do not have enough detail to say. ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/12 "2023-11-16T04:49:51Z")
Im not allows to embed media picture in my post by SD, but i do have pictures if anyone would like to see them in another venue ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/13 "2023-11-16T04:50:29Z")
Post them on imgur and link to them. ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/14 "2023-11-16T04:59:19Z")
> **[Imgur](https://loggins1969.imgur.com/all/?third_party=1)** > > Imgur: The magic of the Internet Does this work? Pictures look like something out of Alien, but i promise its just a light eminating from my PCs perhaps motherboard ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/15 "2023-11-16T05:02:34Z")
No, you need to paste the link to the photo… ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/16 "2023-11-16T05:05:09Z")
> **[Imgur](https://loggins1969.imgur.com/all/?third_party=1)** > > Imgur: The magic of the Internet ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/17 "2023-11-16T05:17:20Z")
> [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > Usually you can do this in the BIOS (or UEFI these days). > > Sometimes it can be done via apps in Windows. > > Depends on the machine. We do not have enough detail to say. ⁢ If it is proper RGB, this should be the case. Though there are sometimes PCs that don’t actually plug the RGB into the proper headers. These however usually have buttons that you can use to turn them off. ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/18 "2023-11-16T05:20:24Z")
It seems to be coming from the motherboard, so i assume the solution lies in the BIOS ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/19 "2023-11-16T05:21:51Z")
That link does not work (nothing there). ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219/20 "2023-11-16T05:22:57Z")
If the links dont work, any ideas of other places i can post my pics? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-the-annoying-internal-lights-on-my-pc/993219.md?page=2)