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I like UDPixel

http://udpix.free.fr/

*Maximizes Window*
*Gets Epilepsy while staring at screen*
*Falls to ground*

Hmm, I've got an LCD TV with some stuck pixels near the bottom where my 3 year-old decided he was going to "clean" the TV and sprayed vinegar/water mix all over it. Going to have to hook my laptop up to it and try it out, see if it works.

Seems to work. I work for a school district in the technology dept and sometimes screen vendors send us programs that work very similar to this when we complain about batches of monitors with lots of stuck pixels (we just call them dead pixels, though).

Screen Cleaner Pro 1.1 works like a charm ;)

(Mac-only)

Here's a review:
http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/macgems/2005/04/screencleanerpro/index.php

No luck on mine, but I've only done it for 20 minutes or so. I can't really leave it on all night as it's in my room. By the way, is there a difference between how to fix dead and stuck pixels? I'd assume dead pixels are permanently dead, but I could be wrong.

Just bought a Samsung 940BW yesterday, one stuck pixel towards the bottom of the screen; I hope this works.

They need to make a flash version of this that works on the Wii browser.

I had a few stuck pixels and tried UDPixel (mentioned above) when it was on digg about a year ago. Left it on for at least overnight and no results. I just ended up buying a new monitor since the prices have come down so much.

Is there a way to fix the dead pixel on my ds?

:O oh noooo!

I've fixed stuck pixels on three different monitors. I just scrape it with my fingernail covered with a thin cloth. Sometimes you have to work at it from different directions. If it's "dead" it's usually gray and it won't repair with this method. It's worth a try though, I got a gray one to work once. It must have been stuck in gray. Had a helluva time with a pink one!

This didn't do crap for my PSP... any other ideas?

say "Fix Stuck Pixels" ten times fast...

I bought an LCD monitor at Best Buy and tried both the software and the hardware (i.e. finger) method to fix it. The solution that actually worked? Took it back and exchanged it within their 14 day no-hassle policy (*and* asked them to check the replacement in-store so I wouldn't have to drive across town again to replace a second defective monitor). Replacing the LCD, if it's an option, is the *only* surefire way to "fix" stuck pixels.

I'm curious about how this can fix burn-in. I thought that was permanent deterioration of the phosphors at those locations, and the only fix I can think of would be to display a negative of the burned-in image for a sufficient length of time. This would burn the unburned pixels and make it all equal.

Trying it now. I will give it 48hrs although I don't expect miracles with my older plasma (NEC PX50 XM) Damn you video games ... *Shakes Fist

"Remember, there is a difference between a DEAD pixel and a STUCK pixel. These Apps will not help with DEAD pixels. If You push Your finger lightly on an LCD screen, and it doesn't budge - You may have a DEAD pixel."

O M G, I just did that and it moved lol, I'll put this on when I go to bed, and see if it works.

Is this LCD pixel repair for real????
Why wouldnt manufacturers do this at the factory during QA if it was successful????

does anyone have a GIF of that? I want that as my new background.

i worked after i ran it for like 20 mins then pushed on the pixel and it went rite away

I went to try this out on my two red stuck pixels, but I couldn't find them! They just disappeared overnight for whatever reason after 6 months.

I was so excited the first time I saw a little pixel turned black on my macbook pro. I got to tap it and it went away :D

Hehe... I've been a pixel pusher for a long time, but this is completely different.

Dugg for the comments rather than the product.

More tips and tools here:

http://www.workudos.com/2006/08/02/new-monitors-and-a-dead-pixel/

Nooooo!!!!

I ran this for on my Panasonic Viera HD Plasma and after about 10 seconds of stressfully running, my screen flickered and now has a 2" line of black down the center!

It seems as though no one else had the same issue so it was probably more an issue with my monitor, but I wanted to warn people.

Thankfully it is only six months old and still under warranty.

It worked! I've had this annoying stuck pixel on my Powerbook G4 for 3 years now. I can't believe it was that easy to fix.

I have a red pixel on my LCD monitor and this didn't do crap

One thing to note... some companies do not replace LCDs with something like 4 or less dead and/or stuck pixels. So better check the UA before buying.

These magic eye's just get hard and harder, and now there moving! WTF!
just joking, cool app though, wish I had written this its a simple concept.

Has anyone else tried to use any programs on a plasma? I have a Toshiba 42hp95, it's warranty just expired last Thursday and this morning a purple line about 6 inches long by 1 pixel wide appeared in the upper lefthand corner of the screen. Does anyone have any good advice?

This is a true story.

Today at our local PC Medic I noticed in their clearance section a brand new Viewsonic 19" VX922 obviously returned from a customer (skuffed up box).

I'm in the market for a used 2nd monitor to use on my old P4 so I asked what was wrong with the unit and what was the price?

The desk lads brought out a tech from the back room and he explained that the unit had a dead "RED" pixel screen centre.

A good customer had insisted on returning the unit but as the single pixel was within the Manufactures quality control specs, Viewsonic had refused to authorise return.
The store had given the customer a new unit but was stuck with this "custom order'unit.

With some haggling I got the price down to $170 bucks Can (around $135 US) but first checked prices after at Staples.

Their "clearance" price on the unit is/was $369.

So I bought it and I'll say that Red pixel is a pain in the butt.

So tonight I looked around and read this thread.

"Use your fingernail and a wet cloth and gently rub"

Okay I did that then got lasy and just wet my finger and rubbed and rolled around the pixe;.

After 2 minutes the red pixel started flickering off and on (normal color) and I kept on.

Right now the red pixel is gone.

It seems to be working perfectly.

I don't know how long this is gonna last but right now I'm as happy as hell and can't wait to tell PC Medic.

I am having the same trouble as jusbao. I have a Toshiba 42HP95 and it randomly, after a years use, has a greensih/white line about 6 inches long by 1 pixel high . Not sure what may have caused this. Any ideas or anyone else having the same trouble?


"by jusbao on 1/13/07
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Has anyone else tried to use any programs on a plasma? I have a Toshiba 42hp95, it's warranty just expired last Thursday and this morning a purple line about 6 inches long by 1 pixel wide appeared in the upper lefthand corner of the screen. Does anyone have any good advice?"

has anyone had any luck fixing your PLASMA TV burns?

Amazing! I've been living with a bright green pixel in the middle of my screen for months and this thing fixed it in no time. Just amazing. I thought I was screwed...who knew? THANKS VERY MUCH TO THE AUTHOR!!