Fix A Dead Or Stuck Pixel On Your LCD Monitor
Awhile ago when I purchased 2 monitors for my computer it ended up that both of them had what are known as dead or stuck pixels. These are dots on the LCD screen that show up as a certain color such as blue, green, red or yellow. While they generally don’t pose a problem while you are using your computer, they can become quite visible when you have your desktop displayed.
Seeing as both of my monitors had them I started to do some searches on the internet to try to find some solutions. I was able to find a few solutions and I know that there are quite a few monitors out there that have this problem. So instead of keeping it to myself I figured I would post it up and hopefully help out those of you looking for a fix to this problem.
Pixel Fixing Software
There are a few programs out there that you can use to try to fix a deal pixel on your LCD screen.
Displays a small window that you can place over dead or stuck pixels and tries to get them working again by turning adjacent pixels both on and off at up to 60 times per second.
Uses almost the same technology as JScreenFix although allows for quite a few more customizations
Same as the above 2 programs, works by rapidly changing the colors of the dead or stuck pixel as well as surrounding pixels
DIY Methods
There have been a few suggestions as to how to go about fixing a deal pixel yourself that people have used and have had success with.
Pressure Method
The pressure method deals with applying gentle light pressure to the stuck pixel. Basically it moves the liquid contained within your LCD screen and hopefully can reset the color of the pixel. It is suggested to use an object such as the end of a pencil or pen. Something that can provide pressure in a realitively accurate area while still remaining dull.
Applying too much pressure could end up causing even more damage to your LCD screen so take caution when trying out this method as well as the next method.
Tapping Method
Again, you can using the end of a pencil or pen to try out this method. Take the end of the object and lightly tap it against the dead or stuck pixel. This method is meant to separate the liquid from the pixel that holds it hopefully resetting it and fixing the color.
It may take a few tries to get it to work, if you have to try again make sure that you are gently increasing the force that you tap the pixel with. Tapping the LCD screen too hard could cause other pixels to end up dead or stuck as well.
Note: The above methods are to be used as a last resort. I have only provided you with some ways to fix a dead pixel. Remember to be extremely gentle and careful when trying one of the above DIY methods. You can easily cause more damage to your screen if you are not careful.
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