Dealing with a dead pixel on your device can be frustrating, whether it’s on your smartphone, desktop monitor, or laptop. However, there are methods you can try to revive that pixel and potentially fix the issue.
If your device is out of warranty or you prefer to handle the problem yourself, don’t worry. Here’s how you can attempt to fix a dead pixel in a few simple steps.
Fix a stuck or dead pixel with JScreenFix
Step 1: Visit the JScreenFix website. Open your preferred browser and go to JScreenFix’s homepage.
Step 2: Launch the web app. Click on the Launch JScreenFix button at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: Allow the JScreenFix app to run for at least 30 minutes. Drag the white noise window to the location of the stuck or dead pixel and let it run for half an hour. It’s recommended to run the app multiple times if the first attempt is not successful.
Note that this method utilizes HTML5 and JavaScript and may work on both LCD and OLED screens. If JScreenFix doesn’t work, you can explore other platform-specific tools mentioned below.
Use PixelHealer to fix dead pixels on Windows
PixelHealer is a free application from Aurelitec designed to address pixel issues on Windows operating systems. Once downloaded, PixelHealer presents a colored box window and a settings menu. Avoid looking directly at the flashing colors while the app runs to prevent discomfort.
PixelHealer is more effective on stuck pixels than dead pixels, but it’s worth a try for either case. Give this dead pixel fix a chance regardless of how the affected pixel is behaving.
Use Dead Pixels Test and Fix on Android devices
Dead Pixels Test and Fix (DPTF) offers a straightforward solution for identifying and potentially repairing dead or stuck pixels on Android devices. The app uses a series of solid color blank-outs to detect damaged pixels with a user-friendly interface.
Allow Dead Pixels Test and Fix to run for at least 10 minutes, preferably longer, to maximize the chances of fixing all dead pixels. Ensure your device has sufficient battery or is connected to a power source during the process.
Frequently asked questions
What does a dead pixel look like?
A dead pixel appears as it would when the device is turned off, indicating no power reaching the pixel itself.
Can you ignore dead pixels?
Unless dead pixels occur in significant numbers, they are usually easily overlooked, especially on high-resolution displays with millions of pixels. Dead pixels are more problematic when clustered together.
Do dead pixels move?
Dead pixels do not move physically but remain stationary and unresponsive, failing to change color like functioning pixels.
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