Tip #3327 - Dead Pixels Printer Friendly Version | E-Mail This Tip
Dead
Pixels
Ever since I wrote
the tip about stuck pixels, I've gotten questions from several readers
about the difference between those and dead pixels. Is there a difference?
Well, as a matter of fact, there is. Before you go any further, read here
to find out what a stuck pixel is first. That will help you in understanding
this tip a lot more. Okay, once you've read that, you may proceed!
The main difference
that comes along with a dead pixel is that there is a part of your screen
that is completely unlit. (On the other hand and as you read, a stuck
pixel is either more bright or dull than the rest). So, when you have
a dead pixel, the rest of your screen will look normal except for one
space that is completely dark. This can happen with LCD screens, as well
as, some sensors in digital cameras.
Most dead pixels are
only clearly noticeable if you have a solid color for the background of
your desktop. Otherwise, you might not even know they're there. Also,
just for your information, if you have a pixel that is completely white
all the time, that is called a hot pixel. Either way, if you have one
dead pixel or even a cluster of them, you can always send your screen
back to the manufacturer for a fix or a new one. And to be honest, they're
too annoying to deal with otherwise!
~ Erin
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