Dead Pixels?

W3J will be my first laptop and I was wondering.

What are the odds you will have dead pixels on delivery?

If you don't have dead pixels on delivery can they developed over the lifetime of the laptop?

What are the odds dead pixels will develop over the lifetime of the laptop?

 

rare, yes and rare. dead pixels happen like 1 out of ever 1000. just a guess. it will most likely come with it not develop over time it happens but not often.

 

how to check the screen for dead pixels right?

thank you !

 

If you can't see the dead pixel(s)...don't worry about it.
If you CAN see it... there are a few things you can do:
1) Gently massage the affected area while the screen is OFF (for about 7-10 seconds).
2) Try this video for a few hours:
http://www.widowpc.com/2005/08/fix_dead_pixels.php

 

Thanks AuroraS !

I hope that everything is going to be ok with the screen, but it is good to know just in case..

 

yes ive learned if you cant see them dont go looking it will only bring sorrow

 

Are you serious about the gentle rubbing?

Try the video it has helped some.

 

Yeah, I am actually. Sometimes you can "massage" it back to life...

 

z70va arrived with one in the dead center they happen it doesnt bother me too much

 

Haha.. talk about a lack of grammar and punctuation!

But anyway, yes... they do happen. Don't worry about it too much.

 

Sorry for interrupting the discussion, but doesn't ASUS cover dead pixels by it's zero bright dot warranty, or does this warranty only apply for a couple of days?

 

The Zero Bright Dot guarantee only covers certain notebooks (W1, M6, W2, V6)

The W3 is not covered by ZBD.

 

Thanks Auroras

Do you have clue why they only covered certain models with this warranty? Just because ASUS can't afford it to loose customers purchasing notebooks from the high-end /expensive line?

 

It's because the LCD manufacturer is the one suplying the ZBD policy, so only the machines using the samsung panels have it.

 

Yea, King of Pants is right

The current ZBD policy is within 30 days, though it may be stretched in the future