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    dead pixel on new macbook!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by ael719, Jun 1, 2006.

  1. ael719

    ael719 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I downloaded a dead pixel finder and was able to identify a dead pixel on my brand new macbook! I also downloaded a dead pixel fixer program that flashes different colors at an epileptic rate in order to wake the dead pixel. That fixed the pixel, but only for about 5 minutes. After that I tried gently poking the pixel, which again worked, but only for about 1 minute this time. Finally I tried both methods at the same time and was able to wake the pixel without it going out again.

    I've only had the macbook for 2 days now and I purchased Apple Care. My laptop is perfect to me. No whining, mooing, and the heat isn't that bad. Should I return this laptop or not?

    If i decide to keep the laptop, I wan to be sure that the pixel won't go out on me again.
     
    ael719, Jun 1, 2006
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  2. Joeycyw

    Joeycyw Notebook Consultant

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    I'd say return it and get a new one. The screen is the best part of this laptop in my opinion, get one without dead pixels!!!
     
    Joeycyw, Jun 1, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    Call apple and exchange it. There is no garuntee that it will not go out again
     
    gridtalker, Jun 1, 2006
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  4. xprohx

    xprohx Notebook Evangelist

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    What were these dead pixel software that you were using?
     
    xprohx, Jun 1, 2006
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  5. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    If you're using Windows, Dead Pixel Buddy is a good utility to find dead pixels. I'm not sure about Mac though.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jun 1, 2006
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