Would you try to get a replacement laptop with a dead pixel ??

[CTrain]

Alot of yuo might not think its a big deal but it is to me.

I just bought a Toshiba Satellite A135 with a Geforce Go 7600 directly from Toshiba and it has a RED dead pixel toward the bottom.
I have owned alot of LCDs in my lifetime from monitors to TVs(10+) and I have never had one with a dead pixel.
This is the first one and its annoying.
I know its there and I keep looking for it.

Would you try to get a replacement if it was you ??

 

[Brainonska511]

You could try running one of those programs that flashes colors all over the screen in an attempt to "unstick" the pixel. If the pixel stood out, I would definitely try to get it replaced, but you may have a hard time doing so since the return policy for Toshiba might have a fixed number of dead pixels before a return/warranty can be performed.

 

[TheStu]

Brainonska is right about that one. For example, most of the LCD monitors that i see on newegg have a policy of 8 stuck/dead pixels or more.

I know that i have this bright spot on my screen along the left side. It isn't noticeable all the time, but I know that it is there. I keep going back and forth on the idea of having it replaced, but as it stands right now, I can't afford to not have my laptop for 2 weeks.

 

[mauiblue]

Heck if it is that annoying, return it to the store you bought it from. If you bought via the web, most likely you are stuck with it. Good luck.

 

[CTrain]

I bought it direct from Toshiba.
Its a hell of a deal but I'm gonna have to return it and eat the 15%.
Got my hands on a HP nc8430 and its the perfect laptop right now.

 

[CTrain]

I called them and told them about teh dead pixels and stuff(I told them there was 2).
They were willing to exchange/fix it for me.
I told them I wanted to return it....and they said they will waive th 15% too.
Will see how it goes.

 

[91TTZ]

"Would you try to get a replacement laptop with a dead pixel ?"

No, why would I want to get a replacement that has a dead pixel?

 

[CTrain]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
"Would you try to get a replacement laptop with a dead pixel ?"

No, why would I want to get a replacement that has a dead pixel?

Just how long did it take you to come up with that smart reply ??

 

[Nathelion]

Originally posted by: CTrain

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
"Would you try to get a replacement laptop with a dead pixel ?"

No, why would I want to get a replacement that has a dead pixel?

Just how long did it take you to come up with that smart reply ??

lolz

I "stuck" pixel is NOT a "dead" pixel. You can typically "unstick" it by some voodoo with applying a little bit of pressure and massaging it etc... google it, there are many guides on the subject.

 

[CTrain]

Originally posted by: Nathelion

Originally posted by: CTrain

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
"Would you try to get a replacement laptop with a dead pixel ?"

No, why would I want to get a replacement that has a dead pixel?

Just how long did it take you to come up with that smart reply ??

lolz

I "stuck" pixel is NOT a "dead" pixel. You can typically "unstick" it by some voodoo with applying a little bit of pressure and massaging it etc... google it, there are many guides on the subject.

I know the difference.
I already tried the rubbing and the flashing program and its still there.
Lets lay this to rest.
I already got a RMA and returned it.