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    Can touching LCD with fingers damage it?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by FoxWhere, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. FoxWhere

    FoxWhere Notebook Consultant

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    And then I mean by static electricity build up in body would damage the LCD and cause failing pixels.

    Touching the casing of silicon chips can cause them to fail due static electricity, shouldn't the same apply for LCDs?
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Except its coated in non conductive materials. There are no exposed traces to short.
     
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  3. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Only if you're Static Shock. Otherwise, its not likely. But you can damage the screen and cause a dark spot with too much pressure. Thats much more common and likely.

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    Krane, Jun 24, 2012
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