Is there any way to fix dead pixels on a laptop screen?

Have you ever noticed some black spots on the screen while viewing a video or a picture but you try to ignore them for once and they don’t disappear, they are the dead pixels that are on the screen and not in the image or video playing? Multiple dead pixels can join together and it can create a huge discomfort for you. Some of you might be thinking that whether the dead pixels are permanent or they can be removed, the answer is yes they can be removed by several methods which we are going to discuss now in this article.

Note: There’s a difference between dead pixels and stuck pixels and the main difference is the color. You might be confused between the dead pixel and a stuck pixel. Dead pixels are spots, black in color whereas the stuck pixels are mainly in white color.

Also, stuck pixels are permanent bright dots on the screen and are unremovable whereas dead pixels can be removed.

What causes a dead pixel?

A few motives that can result in dead pixels:

• Your laptop’s life is over, it’s old enough to work effectively. Dead pixels can rise, indicating that your laptop is aged.
• Your laptop screen has been hit with a rigid body, which can damage the screen and the pixels. It can result in dead pixels.
• Dead pixels can be present on your laptop by default. It can be a manufacturer’s fault while building the unit.

How to fix a dead pixel?

The laptop screen comprises millions of pixels to show up the media. Each pixel consists of sub-pixels, to create images to be shown on the display. If some of the pixels are disturbed or dead, it can be annoying and distracting. If the dead pixel expands, it can factually ruin your experience. These steps are suggested to be taken to fix dead pixels:

• You can wait approximately for a week so the dead pixel should go away.
• Use software like JScreenFix, even though dead pixels are a hardware issue, sometimes it can be fixed. Open the website and place the opened window at the place where the dead pixel is present, it will try to remove the dead pixel by altering the voltage of that place.
• Another tool called Undead Pixel can identify the dead pixels with a ‘Dead Pixel Locator’ option. By using this tool, dead pixels can be removed.
• You can press the location of the dead pixel smoothly with your tip, covering it with a soft cloth, and leave that screen for several minutes, the dead pixel may disappear.
• The last option is to replace the screen with a new one. Many screen brands come with a warranty including dead pixels, you can fit the screen of your choice.

Do Dead Pixels Spread?

If your laptop screen is damaged by hard material, dead pixels will arise. Only that type of dead pixels can spread on the screen with time or with a little pressure. Moreover, if the dead pixels are there on the screen, they usually don’t spread.

Conclusion

Dead pixels are a major issue as they can affect your work and spoil the experience. If you want to solve this problem, follow the above-mentioned methods and if it still doesn’t work out, get your laptop to a professional repairer. The last option of replacing the screen is always there but it’s costly. So, Always purchase a laptop which is in warranty.