Software for dead pixel

The-CROW · 03-20-05, 01:57 PM

Hello all, I heard that there are softwares that can help locate dead/stuck pixels and fix them. This does not always work, just like the massaging technique which i tried without success.
Those programs can change colors on the screen in a very fast way which can cause the stuck pixel to unstuk. I tried a program called Pocket LCD but it doesn't change the colors automatically. Has anyone any idea about this kind of softwares? I have a stuck pixel on my display and it's driving me crazy...
Thanxall.

awdark · 03-20-05, 03:01 PM

Dunno about the changing colors and stuff... but perhaps you could make a video with lotsa colors to make it go crazy with colors.

In terms of the massaging... it wont work with the PPC because it has a glass digitizer ontop of the LCD.. which is why it doesnt do that blob thing.

harleyxlc · 03-20-05, 05:54 PM

I have not heard of an app that also claims to fix dead pixels.

hp includes a self test that does that type of thing, although I wouoldn't think it would fix anything. Does Dell have a similar app?

Xerran · 03-22-05, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The-CROW

Hello all, I heard that there are softwares that can help locate dead/stuck pixels and fix them. This does not always work, just like the massaging technique which i tried without success.
Those programs can change colors on the screen in a very fast way which can cause the stuck pixel to unstuk. I tried a program called Pocket LCD but it doesn't change the colors automatically. Has anyone any idea about this kind of softwares? I have a stuck pixel on my display and it's driving me crazy...
Thanxall.

I feel your pain i have 1 dead pixel in the center of my screen, please let me know if you find a way to remove yours.

Dad · 03-22-05, 01:12 AM

or how to create more so you can get a replacement

Gigi · 03-22-05, 05:40 AM

Dead Pixel Checker:

http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=14804

Try Google for more.

socpsy · 03-22-05, 06:25 AM

I almost downloaded the dead pixel app posted by Gigi. Then realized that I've been using this X50v since the first week in November with no complaints. What if I actually find a dead pixel that I hadn't seen before?

My bliss would be destroyed!

I decided not to download the app!

krypticide · 03-22-05, 06:28 AM

Well, the easiest way to cycle a pixel would be to play some psychedelic video on your Axim...

YodaEXE · 03-22-05, 07:24 AM

Lol if I ever get dead pixels they sure wouldn't last long. I use my Axim for a lot of videos (lately some AMVs of Final Fantasy games set to cool music from Linkin Park, etc). There's so much going on pixels would go crazy and fix themselves

Adrian Knack · 03-22-05, 07:40 AM

I was under the impression that a truely dead pixel was caused by a manufacting fault, of wich it is acceptable to have upto 3 dead pixels before Dell will replace you unit.
If that is the case you should not worry about getting more...

If there is a "fix" that works I'd be very interested to actually see it...

krypticide · 03-22-05, 08:38 PM

Yes, given what I know about LCD screens, I highly doubt you can unstick a pixel. The only moving "parts" of an LCD are the liquid crystals, and given that it's highly unlikely that they would get stuck while surrounding pixels don't, it seems more like an electrode problem.

Ceril · 03-24-05, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socpsy

I almost downloaded the dead pixel app posted by Gigi. Then realized that I've been using this X50v since the first week in November with no complaints. What if I actually find a dead pixel that I hadn't seen before?

My bliss would be destroyed!

I decided not to download the app!

rofl.

ignorance is bliss!

stevennekens · 03-24-05, 10:32 AM

when my x30hi came, it had 1 stuck pixel (always red except when the screen was white) at about 2cm to the right border and 2cm to the upper border. i called dell and i'm getting a new axim. nice, eh?

aximbigfan · 03-24-05, 11:01 AM

i use bongs wokshop pocket lcd............

chris

The-CROW · 03-24-05, 02:59 PM

Dell actually suggested a replacement unit, but I refused cos 1- I don't live in the US. 2- They will send a refurb not a new unit, so it's a risk of ending up with a worse unit which I'm not willing to take.