SirEvan Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I just picked up a new 3d Plasma display this past weekend, and ran the recommended break in test for 2 days (around 50 hours) before using. Now that I'm finally watching it, I've noticed a single stuck "pixel" in the upper right corner. It isn't always on, but flickers red or some other color every so often. While it isn't extremely noticable, I'm kinda ****ed that I just spent a ton of money on this nice display (it is nice) and have a problem already. I bought it at frys, and they have a 30 day return policy if you're not satisfied, so should I try boxing it up and taking it back? I'm sure I'll probably get some sh*t from them about a single flaky pixel that isn't on all the time.. just usually on dark screens. It seems to be getting better, but I'd probably rather not risk it. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I would just take it back and get a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjordan2001 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Not sure what Frys (since I don't have one near me) policy on dead pixels is, but some places make you have like 3-5 dead ones before you can exchange/return it. One other thing you might try is massaging the pixel to see if you can make it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted July 5, 2011 Global Moderator Share Posted July 5, 2011 While it isn't extremely noticable, I'm kinda ****ed that I just spent a ton of money on this nice display (it is nice) and have a problem already. I bought it at frys, and they have a 30 day return policy if you're not satisfied, so should I try boxing it up and taking it back? Ideas? I think you answered your own question. I would take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Take it back. There is no reason to accept a faulty screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Mungis Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 If you paid the money for a brand new TV then you expect it to be perfect, take it back and if they f*** you around then give them hell :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 There is some rule about replacing screens with faulty pixels, and 1 stuck pixel will not get you an exchange I don't think. There has to be more than a certain amount of dead pixels to qualify for replacement. I would try this: Repair Enhance Maintain JScreenFix is a software solution that can fix stuck pixels, prevent image persistence and improve the quality of images displayed on a screen. http://www.jscreenfix.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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