Recommendations for preserving LCD pixels?

[Xcalibur]

I just bought a new 19" LCD monitor and was wondering if there are certain things I should do to minimize the chances of getting dead pixels in the future. Is it best to leave the monitor on, shut it off when I'm not using it, etc? What are the best ways to prevent dead pixels?

[Stryker_PornStar]

The most important thing is to make sure you don't press down on the screen with excessive amounts of pressure.

[Van Nugent]

The LCD's will go to stand-by mode when there is no video signal so you do not need to turn them off every time. It is better to connect your LCD to a UPS, though.

[Insomniac]

Pixels usually die from the manufacturing process, not from use.

[MasterMind]

Hi Inso! Ok... I have 19" Sony with 2 dead pixels. What should I do to get it replaced? I hope pixels can be replaced??

[QWERTY]

You can't replace or fix individual pixels. The entire LCD panel would need to be replaced

[Insomniac]

Hi MM!

Most Sony's, especially late models have a no dead pixel warranty. Check with your model.

[MasterMind]

You are right Inso... my model doesn't support that kind of warranty. It's an old one though. :(

Ok... what about the original Q asked by Xcalibur? Any precautions to save the future losses?

[Neo]

I belive there is not a whole lot you can do to prevent dead pixels... except from the obvious precautions. It comes from regular use.


This might be a read of interested though.

http://www4.tomshardware.com/display/20030319/index.html

[uncle]

Toms hardware guide was an interesting read.

I bought a 15inch LCD screen aprox 18 months ago when I got it home it had three dead pixels two of which were in the center of the screen. I took the Monitor back and was given a replacement which when I got home had five dead pixels. I again too it back to the shop, this time I got them to power the monitor up and checked for dead pixels by using a black back ground and then a white one.
The shop was computer World and I was very happy with the service they provided as they did not need to replace it.

What I would suggest anybody to do that is going to buy a new LCD display is to ask the shop to power the unit up first and check the pixels. If manufactures will not garantee no dead pixels then check for your self. You need to make sure the monitor is exceptable to yourself and not the limitations the supplier as decided upon.

This has not aswered the original question although rough handling is one to stay away from but it may help peeps get home with what they would expect.

Uncle

[Torby]

Am I right in thinking that due to the manufacturing process (especially in tft screens) that manufacturers have a tolerance for a certain number of "dead"pixels on a screen which is acceptable and will not result in an exchange of a faulty product?

[uncle]

Yes Torby thats bang on. Worse still, go out ask questions about £3000 PLASMA TV's and you find that they also can come with dead pixels and are still with in the manufatures spec.


Uncle

[Xcalibur]

Thanks guys for all the replies. I guess I was lucky for ordering a monitor online and getting one with 0 dead pixels, I just hope it stays that way. Gotta love Newegg.com! :)

[BlackDiamondJr]

Newegg had nothing to do with it. It's the manufacturer that you should be thankful to.