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    Strangest Dead Pixel Problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Achernar, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Achernar

    Achernar Notebook Guru

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    I have a strange dead pixel. It is a single, white dead pixel near the middle of the screen. Now here is where things get wierd: The moment a screensaver comes on the dead pixel goes away (doesn't matter what the screensaver is, from a blank screen to windows energy, its gone), and then comes back instantly when I resume from the screensaver! No idea how this could be caused! Any ideas?
     
    Achernar, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. GabeZ

    GabeZ Information Technology

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    Hi Achernar,
    Which model do you have? If you have an m17, I know that there was a known issue with the OSD driver producing a fake dead pixel.

    Gabe
     
    GabeZ, Jun 30, 2009
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  3. Achernar

    Achernar Notebook Guru

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    I have an M17, and I did install OSD... May I ask the solution?
     
    Achernar, Jun 30, 2009
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    GabeZ, Jun 30, 2009
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  5. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    Is it a white one ? :p

    Theres an updated version of the OSD in your myhive.
     
    CooLMinE, Jun 30, 2009
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  6. Achernar

    Achernar Notebook Guru

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    Thank you so much! +rep

    It was driving me crazy watching movies with that "dead pixel".
     
    Achernar, Jun 30, 2009
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    Yea, I've got two random pixels that just go white during loading scenes or videos. It's never both at the same time though, either one or the other o.0 Verrry random.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Jun 30, 2009
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  8. foxtrot3000

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    i hope i dont have this kinda problem on my new m17, dose this still happen on all the new ones that they are currently making? well at least if it does it seems to be an easy fix.
     
    foxtrot3000, Jun 30, 2009
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  9. GabeZ

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    I'm assuming that they're installing the most current drivers for all new systems. If not, just keep this post in mind :).

    Gabe
     
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    GabeZ is correct, the systems ship with the fix, but if you perform a clean install of windows you will need to install the OSD, and then install the patch as well.
     
    Marvie100, Jul 1, 2009
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