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    Are dead pixels common in M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by neilnpatel, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. neilnpatel

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    It's possible to get dead pixels with every laptop.
     
    John B, Jan 5, 2008
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    If you have a dead pixel and the link above doesn't help, call Dell and complain to them about it.
     
    Gunner, Jan 5, 2008
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    dell probably won't do anything unless you have like 8 dead pixels
     
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    Ask them to replace or you'll go for a refund.
    Dead pixels suck.
     
    msjaneoly, Jan 5, 2008
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    Ya, threaten to return the computer if they don't do something about it. I can say I'd be downright pissed if I had a dead pixel on my beautiful, soon-to-be M1330 LED display...
     
    Gunner, Jan 6, 2008
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    I had one dead pixel on one of the four m1330 i had.
     
    bbasra, Jan 6, 2008
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    Luckily I don’t have any :) .
    Try to get a replacement, but I don’t think they’ll easily do it over a single dead pixel (maybe if you have 5 or more). I don’t know whether it’s a standard practice for LCD monitors, because I recently bought an external LCD monitor from a local store, and they specifically told me (even without me asking) that they won’t replace it for less than 5 dead pixels. Luckily they agreed to power up the monitor and connect it to a PC before I paid.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 6, 2008
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