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    NP8662 and dead/stuck pixels

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Ice0, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. Ice0

    Ice0 Newbie

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    I just recently got a 8662 from PowerNotebooks, and as soon as I turned it on, there was one bright green and one black pixel about three inches off the upper right corner. Tried a lot of things, nothing worked, they're in for good. This thing was already stretching my budget so I didn't bother with the dead pixel guarantee, but there's no way I can live with the light green one after already paying so much for this, so I'm probably gonna RMA it and get another.

    So now I dunno if I should include the guarantee in the next purchase, or maybe get a warranty with it since it's only $100 extra then. Basically, anyone know the chances of getting dead/stuck pixels with these screens? If I pass on it again and get another screen with a few, I'd be... really pissed. One black one off in a corner is about all I could put up with. Am I just ridiculously unlucky to get this, or is it not THAT rare, or what?
     
    Ice0, Jul 2, 2009
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  2. Soviet Sunrise

    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

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    The chances of finding a dead pixel on a 147ppi WUXGA screen is uncommon, but not rare.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Jul 2, 2009
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Have you tried tapping the stuck/dead pixel with a q-tip gently, I have seen it work before, but it can also make things worse!
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 2, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    don't forget the TAP method ... basically tap the screen ....
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 2, 2009
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  5. potentv

    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    I read a lot about this and if it a coloured one, then it is likely that it can be fixed mate. dont give up hope, there is some left
     
    potentv, Jul 2, 2009
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  6. HeavenCry

    HeavenCry Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you return it get the no pixel warranty.. Thats what im getting now.. got my NP9280 yesteday and its got a stuck red pixel which wont go away with any of the methods.. Im having it replaced the day i come back from vacation.
     
    HeavenCry, Jul 2, 2009
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