Hey everyone! I noticed a couple of dead pixels showing up in the corner of my monitor a few days ago. I did some digging and found out that once they appear, especially if the warranty has expired (which mine has), there's not much that can be done. Unfortunately, these dead pixels seem to be getting larger day by day. Is there any way to prevent them from increasing in size? I attached a picture for reference: https://imgur.com/a/8M1WUEo
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Sadly, I don't think there's anything you can do at this point. They can grow unpredictably. I've had similar issues with my phone, and in the end, I had to replace the whole screen.
Sorry to say, but it looks like you're stuck with it. Just keep using the monitor until it completely fails. Try to avoid any heavy bumps or impacts on the display, as that could make things worse.
This phenomenon is sometimes nicknamed the "Black Plague" of monitors. The dead pixels can slowly grow larger over time, which is pretty frustrating! Eventually, it might just be best to replace the monitor before more pixels are affected.
What you're seeing could be due to physical damage. It's possible there was a defect from the start, and over time, changes in temperature have caused it to crack a bit. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do but watch it progress.
From the looks of your monitor, it might be quite old. Honestly, with entry-level monitors priced around $60 to $70 nowadays, it could be worth it to just buy a new one and save yourself the hassle!
Yeah, it’s a tough situation. If the cracks are spreading, it’s probably better to just get a new monitor rather than trying to fix this one.