LCD Dead Pixels

Willie Busserhimen · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:16 pm Post subject: LCD Dead Pixels

Hey guys,

some of you might remember me talking about my new LCD screen in the game the other day. I got a new MAG Innovision 19" LCD a week ago and noticed right out of the box that it had some dead pixels in the lower left hand corner... They didnt really bother me all that much (But I was thinking "I paid $265. This thing should be perfect working order. WTF?) Then, when I went to enjoy DOD 1.3... I noticed that I had some "backlight leakage" on the bottom. I know on LCDs that a little glow around the rim of the screen is kind of normal... but this was leaking almost up to the tip of my gun (1280x1024 res).

After conversing with a few in game peeps, I decided it was best if I return it.

So, today I take it in and, of course, the dumbass "Geek Squad" did not see anything I was talking about. I would go into how much I hate the so called "Geek Squad" because of past issues, but thats a whole nother thread... I even tried my best to not even have to talk to them so I went to the Cust.Serv. immediately... but she just had to take it to them to inspect.

anyway, after they said they didnt see what I saw... the Cust.Serv. lady kindly said "We'll exchange it anway for you." I was like "Hell yeah, lady. You rule!"

So i go over to pick out the same exact model I got previously... but the last one they had of mine was in this box that looked like it was all beat to shit and ripped up. I was like "What-the-F-ever... I'll take it. I just want to get the F outta here." So I go make the exchange. I mention to the lady that I am uncomfortable with the packaging as that it insinuates that the box has previously been opened, been a display unit, returned. She says thats fine and if anything is wrong I can bring it back up and exchange yet again.

Well... I just got home and I plug it in, let it rest from being moved around for a good 30mins then power it on up.

Everything is looking good... EXCEPT FOR ONE F'N @$$ DEAD PIXEL THAT IS CONSTANTLY GLOWING NEON GREEN RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY SCREEN!!! WTF IS THIS? I do graphics and audio/video... I cant have this $H!7

So my question is... Take it back again and get a new brand, take it back and try again for the same model, or take it up the tail pipe?

Thanks for your time,
Willie
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Stevo · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:29 pm Post subject:

I'd say go for a new brand if you got the same problem twice. I have a ViewSonic and it works perfectly with no dead pixels or glowing anywhere.
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SilverOne · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:44 pm Post subject:

I would take it back for another brand too.

It would be different if you got a dead pixel a few months in or something. There are ways to sometimes fix them. But in this case.. I would get something different.
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Simpleman · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:45 pm Post subject:

I have a view sonic as well with no issue's

. That and the 3-4 ms responce time is a plus as well

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StrontiumDog · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject:

Both my computers have Dell LCD displays - one is a 15" and the other is a 19". Both run pefectly fine (so far) and no dead pixels. The 19" is particularly beautiful!!

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Willie Busserhimen · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject:

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shuya · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:45 pm Post subject:

i ahve a lcd also ,a sony and when my dead pixels get whithin an inch of one another my warrenty will get me a new monitor ,none yet thankfully
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[swn] Kerrigan · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject:

Getting a dead pixel or having something wrong with a new monitor is supposed to happen RARELY... Getting two screwed up monitors has to tell you to get a new brand..

Never trust dumb stores like Best Buy and Circuit City. All they ever do is rip you off anyway..
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Ricen · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject:

Willie Busserhimen · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject:

Well... this is weird.

Those pics above show the green dot and how noticable it was.

I was going to wait it out a day and see (mainly because I hate dealing with people).

But... as of now, that pixel is functioning NORMALY. Pretty strange!

Thanks for the outpour of support

If anything happens I fo sho get a new brand.
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Rebel_Rouser · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:48 pm Post subject:

Get a Viewsonic from newegg, you won't regret it!

Here is mine, although the price has come down since I bought it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116375
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Willie Busserhimen · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:00 am Post subject:

I found a work around...

works great, too!!!!

Tose of you who said u had stuck pixels should give it a whirl...

http://www.wikihow.com/Discussion:Fix-a-Stuck-Pixel-on-an-LCD-Monitor
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StrontiumDog · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:20 am Post subject:

Glad you got it working....

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all-star · Registered User Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 177

i would get a new one

i have a :Hansol H-750, works like a charm, just no dvi output which is ok for me

Ricen · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:07 am Post subject: