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    3 dead pixels

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by RedBaronK, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. RedBaronK

    RedBaronK Notebook Consultant

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    I just noticed these dead pixels, and I was wondering if I created these by misuse or if it came as is from day 1. is it possible to damage and create dead pixels?

    are dead pixels pretty much common in laptops or are these rare? i am trying to see if its something i should return to dell or if i should just live with it.

    Are the dead pixels an indication that the screen is failing or going to get worse?
     
    RedBaronK, Aug 12, 2008
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  2. KrieGLoCK

    KrieGLoCK Notebook Evangelist

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    Take a "print screen" and upload it i must see.
     
    KrieGLoCK, Aug 12, 2008
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  3. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Dead pixels, unfortunately are just a fact of life sometimes. Unless you were beating on the screen, it's very unlikely that you caused the damage. Most LCD manufacturers even have a clause that states they will not consider an LCD defective unless it has X amount of dead pixels(Usually starting at about 7). This definitely sucks, as you would think with the advent of modern manufacturing they would be able to guarantee zero dead pixels, but unfortunately this isnt the case. And lastly it doesnt mean your display is failing. I have an LCD rear projection TV that developed 3 dead pixels a year after I got it and other than the said pixels, has been working perfectly ever since(4 years).
     
    Dook, Aug 12, 2008
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  4. JellyBeans

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    Its All Your Fault If You Turn On Your Laptop And Use It Normally U Are Cuasing Imense Damage To It.
     
    JellyBeans, Aug 12, 2008
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    Wow I didn't realize that dead pixels show up in a print screen. The prnt scrn button is hardware based or what?
     
    Jakamo5, Aug 12, 2008
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  6. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    He's being a smartass.
     
    Dook, Aug 12, 2008
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    bjarnia Notebook Enthusiast

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    they don't show up on printscreen...
     
    bjarnia, Aug 12, 2008
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  8. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Double post. Ugh
     
    Dook, Aug 12, 2008
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    KrieGLoCK Notebook Evangelist

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    actually im not i thought they would show up :rolleyes:

    My bad, my bad Dookie, i didnt mean to be unknowledgeable.
     
    KrieGLoCK, Aug 12, 2008
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  10. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL. Noone said you were! I was sincerely thinking you were making a joke. It's all good mang, I wasn't insulting your knowledge. :)
     
    Dook, Aug 12, 2008
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  11. flipfire

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    Dead pixels are usually found as soon as you start it up the first time. Pixels dying after use is uncommon, it usually takes years for pixels to die. It does happen though...

    Is it dead or stuck?
     
    flipfire, Aug 12, 2008
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  12. Entropic

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    Just in case you don't know the difference dead = black, stuck = any other color. I had a pixel stuck on red for about 2 days and it went away naturally.
     
    Entropic, Aug 12, 2008
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  13. RedBaronK

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    1 pixel is just bright 24/7, the other 2 are blacked out... dead.

    and no, print screen only shows information on the screen, it cant reproduce the actual dead pixels for others to see cause its only native to my screen.

    i guess ill just live with it.... unless it gets worse
     
    RedBaronK, Aug 12, 2008
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