http://live.pirillo.com/ – Dead pixels can be a pain. But, what are they and what can you do about them?

Dead pixels (or stuck pixels) are those little spots on an LCD monitor that may be stuck in one color (red, green, blue, black, or white). They’re a manufacturing defect, but under most circumstances they’re not a defect that’s covered under warranty. In fact, most manufacturers won’t exchange the product unless there are multiple dead pixels (sometimes as high as 10 or 15).

There are some suggestions and what you can do to fix these pixels. Many people recommend tapping on the stuck pixel, while others recommend pressing against the dead pixel with your thumb. We don’t recommend these methods as they can cause damage to the surrounding pixels.

The chat room recommended trying JScreenFix:

JScreenFix is a software solution that can fix stuck pixels, reduce screen burn-in and improve the quality of images displayed on a screen.

Ultimately, dead pixels are a manufacturing defect and the best way to fix these pixels is to cover them up with an image that covers up the defect.

What do you do about your dead pixels?

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