Fix A Stuck Pixel On Your Screen

[ChrisUlrich]

We do get annoyed and frustrated when we are in dead or stuck pixel situation on a computer screen. You may have this problem for days on end and you keep wondering as how much you have to wait inorder so that your screen turns ok or also you have to get it replaced.

As you execute a program behind, you try to check whether you are able to fix it by yourself. This is to be done with lot of care so that it will not hamper your warranty statement and helps you to save plenty of time and tension. So let’s see what we perform by ourself in order to get rid of such scenarios.

Let me tell you that any monitor is tested on pixel errors. This can be done simply by executing a palette of basic colors and black and white in a full screen mode. The software used in this test will get to in next step.

First understand what is the actualproblem. Is it a stuck pixel or is it a dead monitor? A stuck pixel will be seen in many of color, but usually in three colors such as red, green and blue, depending on one's functionality and brightness. In a dead pixel case, all pixels will be off, which will turn the pixel appearance as black. This will also result from a damaged transistor, in general cases, black pixel may just be stuck. So if you are viewing a colored or white pixel, your chances are pretty good and if it’s black, there is still hope.

Let’s check the software now.

[ChrisUlrich]

UDPixel

UDPixel is an easy-to-use program that helps you to locate and fix LCD screens dead pixels.

You can fix the stuck pixels by calling them to do rapid changes. You need to run this program for a couple of hours.

There is no warranty on the result, but you don't really have anything to lose trying it out.

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Online Monitor Test:

The monitor test can be run directly in 3 different modes:
Ordinary HTML window (maximize with F11)
Full screen HTML (opens in 1280x1024 but can be resized to fit any resolution)
Executable fullscreen program for any resolution (no installation required)


The input lag test can be used to test for input lag if you have 2 monitors connected. You will need a camera to record the counter. The procedure is as follows:

Set your two monitors in clone mode
Run either the program or open the html document
Start the timer
Take a picture with your camera with both monitors i focus
If the input response is different on the two monitors, the number on each screen will be different.

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Online JScreenFix:

The JScreenFix Java applet helps fix stuck pixels and image persistence on LCD screens and reduces burn-in on plasma screens. The applet runs safely inside a web browser, does not require installation and works with Windows, Linux and Mac computers.

JScreenFix repairs most stuck pixels in under 20 minutes, and mild screen burn-in within 12 hours.

To fix a stuck pixel

Increase your display resolution setting to the maximum supported by your screen. Launch the JScreenFix applet (below) and position the window over the stuck pixel. After 5 minutes move the window and observe the results. If the pixel remains stuck, repeat. From extensive testing, most stuck pixels are repaired in less than 20 minutes. If a stuck pixel remains after running JScreenFix for 20 minutes it probably can not be fixed by JScreenFix. You might like to try a pixel massage. Sometimes stuck pixels return after a period of time, JScreenFix deluxe can automatically repair reoccurring stuck pixels when you are not using your computer.
To reduce screen burn-in

Disable your screen saver. Launch the JScreenFix applet (below) and enter fullscreen mode. This is achieved by pressing F11 in most browsers, if this fails you will need to consult the documentation for your Internet browser. It is important that JScreenFix fills the screen fully or you may suffer additional unequal burn-in. Leave the applet running for about an hour and observe the results. If you notice an improvement, continue running JScreenFix until the burn-in is more acceptable.

Please note that completely removing screen burn-in is impossible but it will fade with time. The only way to equalise a screen image is to burn-in the parts of the screen that have had less use. JScreenFix deluxe is a preventative measure that monitors screen usage and equalises the screen when you are not using your computer.

General Method:

Turn off your monitor.
Get yourself a damp cloth, so that you won’t scratch the screen.
Apply pressure to the area where the stuck pixel is. Try not to put pressure anywhere else, as this may trigger the creation of more stuck pixels.
While applying pressure, turn on your computer and screen.
Remove pressure and the stuck pixel should be gone.

Pressure Method

1. Turn off your computer's monitor.
2. Get yourself a damp washcloth, so that you don't scratch your screen.
3. Take a household pen, pencil, screwdriver, or some other sort of instrument with a focused, but relatively dull, point. A very good tool would be a PDA stylus.
4. Fold the washcloth to make sure you don't accidentally puncture it and scratch the screen.
5. Apply pressure through the folded washcloth with the instrument to exactly where the stuck pixel is. Try not to put pressure anywhere else, as this may make more stuck pixels.
6. While applying pressure, turn on your computer and screen.
7. Remove pressure and the stuck pixel should be gone. This works as the liquid in the liquid crystal has not spread into each little pixel. This liquid is used with the backlight on your monitor, allowing different amounts of light through, which creates the different colors.

Tapping Method

1. Turn on the computer and LCD screen.
2. Display a black image, which will show the stuck pixel very clearly against the background. (It is very important that you are showing a black image and not just a blank signal, as you need the backlighting of the LCD to be illuminating the back of the panel).
3. Find a pen with a rounded end. A Sharpie marker with the cap on should be fine for this.
4. Use the rounded end of the pen to gently tap where the stuck pixel is - not too hard to start with, just enough to see a quick white glow under the point of contact. If you didn't see a white glow, then you didn't tap hard enough, so use just slightly more pressure this time.
5. Start tapping gently. Increase the pressure on the taps gradually for 5-10 taps until the pixel rights itself.
6. Display a white image (an empty text document is good for this) to verify that you haven't accidentally caused more damage than you fixed.

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I guess this may help all of you to increase the life of your monitor and make it more better. Do post your views as how you find this article