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    Best way to test the backlight leakage and dead pixels?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gino1968, Feb 26, 2006.

  1. gino1968

    gino1968 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dear NBR-members,

    I would like to test a notebook at my local store before I'll buy it.

    A. What is the best way (program) to test the backlight leakage and dead pixels?
    • Dead Pixel Buddy (DBP) or Chatreez' PixelExam ?
    • Put the screensaver on blank?
    • Other programs?
    B. Are there any other usefull tests I could perform to test the notebook?
     
    gino1968, Feb 26, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Probably putting the screensaver on blank.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 26, 2006
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  3. Shampoo

    Shampoo Notebook Deity

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    Light leakage you can see at bootup on the black background.

    You will notice the sides and top/bottom or corners a little illuminated.

    Not a big deal since most screens do have light leakage, but if it's really really bad as in it looks white, then take it back.

    Dead pixels I wouldn't LOOK for if you have a really high resolution, because you won't be able to really find it unless you put your face up against the screen.

    Use dead pixel buddy to find it or you can just do it yourself by changing the background color to red, yellow, green, white, blue, etc.

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Feb 27, 2006
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