Digitalx Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Right so i'm buying myself a white psp for xmas. However, I read a guys blog a while back saying he returned his psp like 4 times till he got one that didn't have dead pixels and stuff in the screen. I'm just curious if dead pixels and stuff are common with psps or if the guy i'm talking about had a bad streak of luck with his ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dior_addict Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I've bought and sold my psp a couple times, and never had any dead pixel problems. Only once did I have it, but it was a chunk of them in the bottom screen, but other than that, I've had good luck with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 oh ok cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Me and my brothers bought 3 PSPs on european release day - none of them had any dead pixels \o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I had one on UK launch, and have no dead pixels, yet my friend bought one the same day, and did. It's just luck of the draw. All LCD's have a risk of having a dead pixel, and from what I've seen, the PSP is no different to other LCD screens (as in its not worse than others, but its not more immune to them aswell) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingwo Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Me and my two brothers have PSPs and ours all have at least one dead pixel. Luckily they're not too noticeable, so i couldn't be bothered to return it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 just picked it up and its perfect :D though i am going to buy a screen protector for it just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted December 20, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 20, 2006 it was never really dead pixels that was the problem, at least for me. mine had a few specs of dust under the screen. can't see em unless i look for them, and with a protective cover on, now i can't see them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheppard Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Ive got 3 specks of dust under the screen that are quite noticeable, i dont fancy stripping my PSP to get to them though :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 just picked it up and its perfect :D though i am going to buy a screen protector for it just to be safe. I did too - you wont regret buying that screen protector :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 LOL yes screen protectors on my list, i bought the base console pack ... im doing the most funny thing atm cause my house is very dusty i don't have any screen protectors yet, i just wrapped up the psp is gladwrap (food wrapping plastic) which seems to be doing a good job even though its impossible to be perfectly flat so few tiny air creases in it on the screen but besides that its keeping my dirty finger prints off its sexy white shell :p i also just purchased this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=82080053 so wont need to use this food wrap too much longer lol. now all i need to get usb data cable, a memory stick and a game to finally play instead of watching little videos on the dumb demo disk LOL ... oh and eventually a wireless router ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADOW-XIII Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I haven't got any dead pixels but you can ALWAYS ask merchant to unpack PSP so you can see how it's working and if there's any dead pixels. As for screen - I've bought screen protector before buying a PSP. Altough I put it a bit not right I haven't moved it. I have my PSP from more than 6 months now and there is no visible flaw on screen or protector. I suggest you buying HORI one - those are heard to be the best ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 heh, yea is it good to get screen protectors even if you use a face plat thingy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrinity1 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Well all you guys were in luck. I bought two Giga packs for last xmas. One for me and one for my gf. We opened up hers and it was fine, but we opened up mine and there it was, one dead pixel in the top left. I took it back the next day (since it was before xmas and I coudn't wait for xmas to open em) and Ebgames told me they don't exchange dead pixel psp's. They said SONY does not cover that in their warranty. In other word SONY is saying You might get a messed up LCD from us but if you do, we won't fix it. I was so mad. Oh well though nothin I could do. I even tried that flashing the screen this to see if it was just a froze pixel but nope. Didn't work. But now due to the lack of variety in games we hardly play it. Its still cool to have when you're somewhere and you need to game. heh, yea is it good to get screen protectors even if you use a face plat thingy ? the faceplate thing is nice. I had the logitec one. But after a while when dust or any little things gets under there it starts rubbing on the screen and scratching it. I took it off now because it started scratching it a little too much. But just make sure you guys keep it clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 contact sony it is covered. Manufacturer's Fault with PlayStation?Portable console inside one monthFault found within 30days of purchase, console is valid for a new exchange. Customer can call the Sony PlayStation support line and organize a service. A Proof of purchase must be kept in order to claim a warranty service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Well all you guys were in luck. I bought two Giga packs for last xmas. One for me and one for my gf. We opened up hers and it was fine, but we opened up mine and there it was, one dead pixel in the top left. I took it back the next day (since it was before xmas and I coudn't wait for xmas to open em) and Ebgames told me they don't exchange dead pixel psp's. They said SONY does not cover that in their warranty. In other word SONY is saying You might get a messed up LCD from us but if you do, we won't fix it. I was so mad. Oh well though nothin I could do. I even tried that flashing the screen this to see if it was just a froze pixel but nope. Didn't work. But now due to the lack of variety in games we hardly play it. Its still cool to have when you're somewhere and you need to game. the faceplate thing is nice. I had the logitec one. But after a while when dust or any little things gets under there it starts rubbing on the screen and scratching it. I took it off now because it started scratching it a little too much. But just make sure you guys keep it clean. Depends how many dead pixels there are, and what kind of dead pixel it is, and how big the spot is and so on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrinity1 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Depends how many dead pixels there are, and what kind of dead pixel it is, and how big the spot is and so on.. It looks like its just one pixel. Would they cover that? I still got the receipt and box and everything too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I dont think so. Many LCD manufactures has that policy. - Thats where the clerk comes in and asks if you want to buy their stupid extended warranty :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrinity1 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 The thing about that too is I did buy Ebgames 1 year extended warranty and they still said it did not cover it. Do you believe that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 well i think you should buy a fish walk in slap them and walk out :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 Sorry for double post just thought I would share a laugh about my PSP, I have a anti-hombrew plagued TA-082 with FW 2.70 :rofl: ... i'm sure there's ways around it just take some intense googling considering I dont under-stand all this stuff yet :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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