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    Is this pixel dead or stuck

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by graycolor, Aug 25, 2008.

  1. graycolor

    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    Just received my new dv5t and found two pixels looking odd. One I know is stuck at red the other is a dark black or blue. After running dead pixel test on the dark one it disappears using a blue background. Is it dead or stuck at dark blue.
     
    graycolor, Aug 25, 2008
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    t30power Notebook Deity

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    It is simply a stuck pixel. I remove those pressing hard on the LCD where the stuck pixel is. Usually I do this when the laptop is OFF, then while putting pressure on the spot, I turn it ON.
     
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    Tried it, no results.
     
    graycolor, Aug 25, 2008
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    Here are two things you can try to unstick your stuck pixel. :)

    Flashing color video:
    http://files.filefront.com/M4V56052MP4/;4422800;/fileinfo.html
    Download, and run the video from the link above. Drag the video window on top of the stuck pixel, and leave it running for awhile.

    Udead Pixel 2.2:
    http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Undead_Pixel/1131367970/1
    This program will put a flashing pixel on the screen. Just like the video file in the previous link drag it on top of the stuck pixel and leave it there for awhile.
     
    Avid Gamer, Aug 30, 2008
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