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    Temporary dead pixels on Thinkpad Z60m

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mchammer, Aug 25, 2006.

  1. mchammer

    mchammer Newbie

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    I have a weird issue with an IBM Thinkpad Z60m. Every now and then it gets what looks and acts like a dead pixel. Only difference is that a reboot fixes it. Just wondering if anybody else has had this issue, or might know how to prevent it.

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    mchammer, Aug 25, 2006
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  2. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    Dead pixels that come and go are possible. I had one of those on an old ThinkPad several years ago. The pixel would go bad for days at a time and then become fully functional again. I am afraid I cannot offer a solution for this problem. In my case the display was fine again after several weeks with the on-and-off dead pixel.
     
    Fred from NYC, Aug 25, 2006
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  3. a1mint

    a1mint Notebook Consultant

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    I think there is this program called pixelbuddy or something. I think it can attempt to permanently leave an individual pixel black or some other color.
     
    a1mint, Aug 30, 2006
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