Wow.  I've seen more than my fair share of broken displays, but can't begin to imagine how this is possible!

Impressively symmetrical!

Could just be the new Windows 11 black-hole Recycling Bin

sell on trademe might get a 10k for it

To a Pink Floyd fan?  :)

Batman:

 

sell on trademe might get a 10k for it

 

to you my friend .. ill take 10% less :-D

Just doing a full disk backup. then im going to pull the screen apart as there is no physical damage from or back of the screen

just educational interest at this point. already setup a new laptop for the end user.

Never seen anything like it (and I've seen a few!)

As you indicate there is no evidence of damage, consider a warranty or CGA claim before pulling it apart.

Since it has a halo... is there a magnet behind there somewhere that makes it a the circle?

My sons iPod Touch has a similar effect. It slowly moves too.... :-)

Dynamic:

 

As you indicate there is no evidence of damage, consider a warranty or CGA claim before pulling it apart.

 

Good point. have checked warranty based on serial number... ran out a few years ago. Unit has a Windows 8 sticker on he reverse to give you an idea of its age.

Battery seems good ... lasted at least 2 hours so far.

Few more images, just for the heck of it.

nzkc:

 

Since it has a halo... is there a magnet behind there somewhere that makes it a the circle?

 

not seen anything in side lcd screens like that before. Maybe a magnet in the bag it was kept in ?? no idea not been provided with that.

SepticSceptic: A water bubble or moisture spreading in thru a tiny crack or pinhole?

Seen something similar but not so perfectly round.

Its the camera.