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Title: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: EskimoJoe on February 01, 2018, 09:29:16 AM
I'm at work and for some reason I'm reminded that my monitor has a dead pixel - a tiny speck on the monitor tends to stay bright blue. I'm sure I could Google or YouTube it, but does anyone have any suggestions otherwise?

Monitor is an Asus - VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz as linked here

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rkphP6/asus-monitor-vg248qe
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: Skuzzy on February 01, 2018, 09:41:22 AM
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-software-solutions-to-fix-a-stuck-pixel-on-your-lcd-monitor/

Good luck with it.
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: Bizman on February 01, 2018, 09:46:16 AM
The first trick is to simply tap it. A tender but well aimed fillip might just release a stuck pixel.

How do you get reminded of that? A pop-up window, or just an annoying blue dot on a black background when you boot your computer?
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: EskimoJoe on February 01, 2018, 10:21:10 AM
The first trick is to simply tap it. A tender but well aimed fillip might just release a stuck pixel.

How do you get reminded of that? A pop-up window, or just an annoying blue dot on a black background when you boot your computer?

I have some minor memory loss, so sometimes I just ride a random train of thought and see if it ends up anywhere useful. I was waiting for a prescription at the local hospital when a train of though arrived at that stuck little blue pixel.  :old:

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-software-solutions-to-fix-a-stuck-pixel-on-your-lcd-monitor/

Good luck with it.

It appears much easier than I would have thought! Thank you  :cheers:
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: 100Coogn on February 01, 2018, 10:54:16 AM
The first trick is to simply tap it. A tender but well aimed fillip might just release a stuck pixel.

So far this has worked for me.   :cheers:

Coogan
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: Bizman on February 01, 2018, 11:26:27 AM
I have some minor memory loss, so sometimes I just ride a random train of thought and see if it ends up anywhere useful. I was waiting for a prescription at the local hospital when a train of though arrived at that stuck little blue pixel.  :old:

That sounds familiar. Often, when there's something that requires planning and thought beyond my training I get the best ideas sitting on the toilet bowl.

The reason I asked was because I want to know about the latest features without having to read tons of reviews.
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: EskimoJoe on February 02, 2018, 02:06:10 PM
That sounds familiar. Often, when there's something that requires planning and thought beyond my training I get the best ideas sitting on the toilet bowl.

The reason I asked was because I want to know about the latest features without having to read tons of reviews.

Aha! I seem to have my best thoughts and ideas in the shower, but they're always gone by the time I've dried off.

In fact, I had forgotten about this thread entirely until I was waiting on my oil change at the shop. Perhaps I'll fix this pixel tonight  :rofl
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: zack1234 on February 04, 2018, 03:28:24 AM
I don’t have a dead pixel what should I do?
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: Bizman on February 04, 2018, 04:25:44 AM
I don’t have a dead pixel what should I do?

Congratulate yourself.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: BuckShot on February 05, 2018, 04:48:36 AM
My 2 dead pixels (black) keep me on my toes. One looks like a distant fighter and the other a distant bomber formation.
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: 100Coogn on February 05, 2018, 11:49:08 AM
I don’t have a dead pixel what should I do?

It's in process, give it time.
Enjoy them while you got em'

(https://i.imgur.com/ycocGwQ.jpg)

Coogan 
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: zack1234 on February 05, 2018, 01:06:56 PM
I have lost that hat, it was my favourite hat :old:
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: 100Coogn on February 05, 2018, 01:19:32 PM
I have lost that hat, it was my favourite hat :old:
:rofl

I'll keep my eyes out for one..   :cheers:

Coogan
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: Meatwad on February 06, 2018, 06:17:12 PM
Take a really tiny drill bit and drill a hole over the stuck pixel and drop some lubricant in it.  :bolt:


Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: Rodent57 on February 07, 2018, 01:47:23 AM
UH ...NO!
Title: Re: Fixing a dead pixel - how to?
Post by: FBKampfer on February 07, 2018, 12:47:39 PM
In theory, with sufficient knowledge of the broken item, you can fix anything by hitting it once.