How Do You Fix A Stuck Pixel On An LCD Monitor?
All LCD monitors have hundreds of thousands of pixels, each made up of three color cells. It is rare for every cell in every pixel to be working properly. Monitor manufacturers have a minimum number of dead and stuck pixels that each of their monitors can have, even when they are brand new. If your monitor is no longer under warranty or your manufacturer won’t support the number of pixels you have problems with, there are still solutions. Read on to learn how to fix a stuck pixel on an LCD monitor. Step 1 Identify your pixel problem. A stuck pixel is one where one or more of the cells is stuck on (so you have a bright, oddly colored, point of light) or off (you have an oddly dark spot). A dead pixel that no longer works will appear as a black spot. Step 2 Try running pixel fixing software. This method is the safest for the health of your monitor so it should always be the first thing you attempt. There are several pixel testing programs out there and most of them are free. The software