10 replies to this topic

[Beefster]

There are hundreds of dead pixels on my LCD monitor, probably caused by recent impact. Every time I revisit my computer, the chunks are larger. And more importantly, are they repairable?

[Ben]

Repair costs for an LCD panel are larger than buying a new monitor.

Sounds like your monitor is toast.

[Takuya]

Dead pixels do not get larger, they are a fixed size. (One pixel), However the surrounding pixels can get damaged as well. LCD repair is more costly than a new LCD.

[fireice]

uh oh!
i have a dead pixle on my ds lite!
it dident spread but now im scared
i guess ignorince IS bliss

[Beefster]

Meh. The monitor is toast. It's basically bleeding from the impact. My dad is pretty mad though.

And you can actually send the DS lite to Nintendo as they have a no dead pixel warranty. As long as that dead pixel wasn't caused by impact, you're good.

I won't be able to do much with ZC once it gets bad enough. I might have to sell my 'cube though. (I've got a Wii, so it doesn't really matter; It'd just be nice to have some wireless controllers so I don't have to sit on the floor to play 'cube games)

[fireice]

well i just got one question. what colors are pead pixles?
mine is a light blue that changes to black sometimes
also its still only one pixle so i think its fine for now...

[NineLives]

it depends.
It can be any colour, as long as it's "dead" or "stuck"
But, they are usually dark color, like black.

[fireice]

well mine depends on wat the colers of the pixls around it are. but yea its usualy dark

[Theryan]

Dead pixeals don't ALWAYS spread. But if you notice that a "dead spot" is growing, get your wallet out.

[Mitchfork]

I got this on a Palm Pilot I owned one time. Basically, the liquid part just keeps flowing and killing off pixels. Pretty soon, it became a paperweight.

[Beefster]

Better get my dad to buy a good yet cheap one I found. It takes 1-2 weeks to ship in, and that's about how long it will be until too much of the screen dies.