[nylug-talk] Growing cluster of dead pixels

[phantom21@mindspring.com]

On Friday 01 September 2006 10:31, Michael Bacarella wrote:
> After about 2 years my 21" LCD display started growing
> a cluster of black dead pixels at the bottom of the
> screen.
>
> Started off the size of a dime, and now they're about
> the size of a JFK half-dollar.
>
> They're not stuck on black, they're simply *out*, they don't
> even reflect light the same way that the rest of the screen
> does when it's showing a black background.
>
> Is there even a chance of fixing it for less than a new one costs?


As I recall, you can't fix it.

Now, you should look at your warranty, it it's still in effect.  If it is, 
there should be a policy regarding dead pixels.  If there is, contact the 
manufacturer and see it they won't replace the unit.  Or, they may offer you 
a discount on a replacement unit, since it's possible they don't have your 
model in stock anymore.

Mark