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    Stuck pixel on brand new FHD VPCZ1 ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Reason, May 2, 2010.

  1. Reason

    Reason Notebook Guru

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    Except this issue everything is perfect.. I try a lot of methods for fixing it..(software + tapping, massaging..) but it's there... I'm noticed it a couple days after purchase.. A red dot is nearly center of the screen and especially to become visible on white background.. FullHD resolution is hide it because it's toooooo tiny.. But if you know it's there, damn.. it's there... :(

    I'm think to change it.. But i'm worry about to another bigger issue on new unit.. Louder fan, uneven backlight lcd, build quality issues...etc.. I have a one change right.. It's not warranty procedure because one stuck pixel is not meet warranty conditions..

    Sorry for my poor English.. But i think i explained what i wanted to tell... :eek:
     
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  2. gammaknife

    gammaknife Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry abt that. Can you post a picture of it? I will search the web for any new software or techniques.
     
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  4. Rodster

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    To the OP:

    I personally would take it back for an exchange and if the other laptop has problems as well, keep taking it back until you get one which is perfect. ;)

    You paid good money for it so there is NO reason why you should have to settle. And if you do then you need to find another laptop maker.
     
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    I am as fussy an individual as you will ever meet and normally I would also recommend just sending the laptop back for a new one. In this instance I wouldn't though because I suspect the next one you get will also have a dead pixel or stuck on one.
    I have the full HD machine like yours, and I have two dead pixels....I think its because the yield rates on these screens aren't at the same level as lower resolution screens of this size. No other manufacturer has this level of resolution at 13.1 inches, which means the production volume can't be very large at the moment this is bound to have an impact on the ability to deliver 100% perfect screens.

    If you look in the threads where people are saying the have stuck/dead pixels a lot of them seem to have the HD screen.

    I also had a stuck on pixel, but got rid of it after running this program for a couple hours
    JScreenFix - Fix stuck pixels
    Hope it helps
    Jason
     
    jasfra, May 3, 2010
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