Software to fix dead pixels?

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  • Kooldino
    Super MURCer
    • Nov 2002
    • 3026

    #1

    Software to fix dead pixels?

    saw this on computermilitia.com:

    Apparently, it can fix stuck pixels (in some cases) on LCDs by changing them rapidly.

  • borat
    Super MURCer
    • Jul 2001
    • 1035

    #2
    well i've got a dead pixel so ive downloaded it and its currently working its magic, i'll let you know if it fixes it. Ive got one stuck on green on black backgrounds.
    Good little program, even if it doesnt work - i quite like the idea behind it, cheers for the heads up.
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    • schmosef
      Super MURCer
      • Dec 2002
      • 5813

      #3
      I have two Samsung 19" LCDs at home that have one stuck pixel each.

      Thanks Dino, I'll try this out later.

      I read once that you can try gently massaging the pixel and that it works in a lot of cases but tends to lead to more dead pixels in the long run.
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      • Claymonkey
        Super MURCer
        • Dec 2000
        • 1871

        #4
        Originally posted by schmosef
        I read once that you can try gently massaging the pixel and that it works in a lot of cases but tends to lead to more dead pixels in the long run.
        Helps if you buy it drinks first though
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        • Helevitia
          Super MURCer
          • Aug 1999
          • 6628

          #5
          Originally posted by borat
          well i've got a dead pixel so ive downloaded it and its currently working its magic, i'll let you know if it fixes it. Ive got one stuck on green on black backgrounds.
          Good little program, even if it doesnt work - i quite like the idea behind it, cheers for the heads up.
          Let us know how it works out.
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          • schmosef
            Super MURCer
            • Dec 2002
            • 5813

            #6
            Originally posted by Claymonkey
            Helps if you buy it drinks first though
            nice!
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            • borat
              Super MURCer
              • Jul 2001
              • 1035

              #7
              Left it running for an hour, looked impressive while it was running.

              Alas i still have a dead pixel.
              is a flower best picked in it's prime or greater withered away by time?
              Talk about a dream, try to make it real.

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              • rylan
                Super MURCer
                • Sep 1999
                • 2347

                #8
                Usually a dead pixel is caused by a defect in the transistor, so a program like this wouldn't help. If the crystal was mechanically stuck due to detect in the liquid crystal material, then it might help.

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                • Kooldino
                  Super MURCer
                  • Nov 2002
                  • 3026

                  #9
                  So did it help anyone?

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                  • schmosef
                    Super MURCer
                    • Dec 2002
                    • 5813

                    #10
                    I haven't tried it yet. Got home too late last night.
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                    • Mehen
                      Super Hamburglar
                      • May 2002
                      • 3395

                      #11
                      didn't work for me
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                      • VJ
                        Moderator
                        • Mar 2001
                        • 9733

                        #12
                        I believe that in some occasions, it can turn a stuck pixel (one that always displays the same colour) into a black one (which might be less obtrusive).

                        All in all, it depends on why the pixel isn't working as it should.

                        But then again: it won't hurt... so why not try it?


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