Dead pixels

[domsq]

Hey guys

I just have a quick question... I know that with buying an LCD, there exists the very real chance that you might get a dead pixel or 2. My question is, can dead pixels appear after the panel has been in use for a while? I recently got a new LCD, which has 2 dead pixels (trust me, it's irritating all right!), but I was worried whether more can/might appear?

TIA

 

[WobbleWobble]

Yes they can.

 

[Ionizer86]

Once, I got an LCD with 20+ dead pixels. While I was doing an exchange, the CSR said that they may have appeared because of mishandling during transport. He said that power surges may cause dead pixels too. I don't know for sure whether that's true or not, but that's what he said.

 

[Looney]

Yes they can. But i've had my 1800FP for 2 years now, and i haven't gotten any new dead/stuck pixels.

 

[domsq]

Originally posted by: Hardcore
Yes they can. But i've had my 1800FP for 2 years now, and i haven't gotten any new dead/stuck pixels.

Hopefully I'll share the same luck as you then!

 

[Koudelka]

How common is it to buy an LCD with dead pixels or have dead pixels appear after personal use?

 

[WobbleWobble]

It's not rare for a LCD to come with a dead (or stuck) pixel or even a few. The higher resolution your LCD screen is the better chances you'll have a dead pixel. After personal use, it's not that common that more will show up. Laptop LCDs are more prone to it just because you travel with it.

 

[Bluestealth]

I have had a few that got stuck and just pushing them unstuck them lol, I have had no completely stuck pixels for a year, hopefully my luck will hold. I did however scratch the screen while taking it to school , bearly noticable unless you look at a angle.

 

[ThePresence]

I have my 1800FP for about a year now. It arrived with no dead pixels and still has none.