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    inspiron 6400 screen

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by geometrikal, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. geometrikal

    geometrikal Newbie

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    Hi, I just bought a 6400 with wsxga trulife screen

    Firstly, there is a small area in the bottom right corner of the screen that is darker than the rest of the screen. (< 5mm radius)

    Secondly, when i look closely at areas of the same colour, I notice that the pixels are all slightly different shades.

    Thirdly, if i look really closely it seems that every second line is on average slightly lighter in places, and this can make gradient textures (i.e. the title bar in the energy blue xp theme), not as smooth looking as I would like. The difference is very minor though.

    So is this normal for this particular screen? Should I get a replacement?
     
    geometrikal, Jul 31, 2006
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    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    how does this change when you increase/decrease brightness?
     
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  3. geometrikal

    geometrikal Newbie

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    same thing just everything lighter...

    More reading on this forums makes me think its the 'dreaded sparkle effect'. Its a samsung screen. I just wonder if i replaced it would the new screen be any different!!!!
     
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