Laptop yellowish despite calibration

[jenw]

I have a simple PC laptop and a Spyder 5 express. I realize I should upgrade both or at least the monitor, but I just bought a new lens (sorry not sorry!) so that may have to wait a little bit. I've read every askdamien page about calibration and the only thing I haven't dealt with yet is room lighting. However, I've checked at all times of day and tried recalibrating several times and I can't get the yellow to match my prints. The prints don't have nearly enough yellow compared to my screen. Indeed if I check the numbers for my skin tones the balance is way off but it's not just the skin, it's the whole print. Any possible workarounds for the time being? 

[Damien Symonds]

Well, the first step is to calibrate another computer with the Express, to see if the same problem happens there.

[jenw]

Thank you so very much for your reply and I'm sorry I didn't think of that! I calibrated another laptop and the result doesn't look like mine so I guess there's no problem with the Express. If there's something wrong with my graphics card is it a better idea to start thinking about a new laptop rather than a new monitor? Or will a better calibrator be able work around the problem? 

Thanks in advance!

[Damien Symonds]

Oh, no, I'd get a new monitor to plug in to your laptop.  (Unless you were already thinking about replacing the laptop for other reasons)

[jenw]

Thanks!