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    Found a dark spot on Z11 screen! hmm...

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by midimaxi, Jun 30, 2010.

  1. midimaxi

    midimaxi Notebook Guru

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    I've notice a dark spot today on my 45 days old Z... it's very subtle but noticeable over light/white background especially when looked at at an angle.
    I've tried rubbing it with no luck.
    The screen is perfectly clean and scratch free. There are no dead pixels whatsoever...
    not sure what to do... probably going to contact sony but sending laptop for repairs is a pain for me since i'm using it for work... i wish i could return it. :(

    anyone else have similar spot on their screen or this is just my luck?

    BTW, it's 1600x900

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    You'll need to find an angle to see it...
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    midimaxi, Jun 30, 2010
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  2. T_Sous

    T_Sous Notebook Geek

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    My laptop has dark spots around the corners as does my LCD TV. Seems to be common within LCD panels. But you could try to contact Sony and see what they say, I'm not sure if they can do much. They can's send a tech out? But have you tried maybe changing the brightness back and forth? Or restarting?
     
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  3. zimbros12

    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    Was it there since day 1 or just now u have noticed it >>
    Are u using any kind of cloth to protect the LCD when it is closed > mark may be caused by keys ??
     
    zimbros12, Jun 30, 2010
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  4. midimaxi

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    I never noticed dark spots before. My TZ had a perfect screen with not spots or dead pixels.
    I've tried everything, even tried to gently "rubbing" this spot... :)


    I can't say since i just noticed it. Since it's barely noticeable, it might had been there since the day one... In any case I know it's there now and it kinda bothers me a bit... grrrr. :cool:
     
    midimaxi, Jun 30, 2010
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    from the pix u attached it is very hard to notice it >> although the pix is not that clear.
    it is gonna be a rock in your shoes
     
    zimbros12, Jun 30, 2010
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  6. midimaxi

    midimaxi Notebook Guru

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    yeah, it's hard to make a photo of the screen... and yes, it's barely noticeable since there are no dead pixels more like a dirty spot but inside...
     
    midimaxi, Jun 30, 2010
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    I've had a similar issue with my z and they will be sending a tech to my house to replace the screen.
     
    TigerBone, Jun 30, 2010
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  8. midimaxi

    midimaxi Notebook Guru

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    Are tech home visits covered under regular sony's 1 year warranty or you need an extended warranty for this?
     
    midimaxi, Jun 30, 2010
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