Have you ever just been working away on your computer, but you realize something off about your computer screen? You notice a little dot on the display of your screen that looks like it shouldn’t be there. You can't help but stare at it for days on end and over time it starts to get on your nerves. There might be an issue with a pixel on your screen.

So what if you spot an odd pixel? Well this is a problem with the hardware that’s showcasing what we like to call, stuck and dead pixels. This can be incredibly annoying especially thinking about how long a repair or exchange might take. But wait one second! Before you run back to the store trying to return your item, you could in fact try and fix the pixel yourself.

Understanding How Pixels Work

Stuck pixels exhibit a mix of red, blue, and green colours which are dependent on the contents of your computer screen. There’s a number of reasons why a pixel might get stuck, this includes overuse of the screen or long bouts of intense colours on-screen.

You will realize when a pixel gets stuck because it’ll display one colour that may alter slightly while the pixels surrounding it function normally by changing colour. In regards to dead pixels, the pixel appears black and will never change colour. There’s a possibility that the pixel isn’t receiving power at all hence why they’re called “dead”.

Pixels aren’t supposed to get stuck or die over time, flaws in manufacturing are often the root cause of this issue. You might be able to fix the issue if it’s a coloured pixel, but if you see a black pixel, your chances are slim to none.

Here’s a few solutions that could help fix a stuck pixel!

Pixel Repair Methods

Firstly, by using full-screen mode on your computer, you can easily run your monitor across a variety of different colour palettes. This can be done through different standard colours, as well as black or white.

This method can help you identify dead or stuck pixels. The stuck pixel would constantly be asked to change colours, which could potentially result in it becoming unstuck. This method can help you identify dead or stuck pixels.

Let’s take a look at a few software programs that should do the trick.

1. JScreenFix – it’s a free, online app that can fix stuck pixels with no downloads required. At the bottom of the page, click the Launch JScreenFix button and follow the instructions. Most of the time, it’ll correct those annoying spots on your screen.

2. UndeadPixel (UDPixel)– it’s a tool on Windows with a built-in stuck pixel locator that cycles colours on your screen.

3. LCD – it’s a tool that you can access online, however, the website requires you to have Adobe Flash. You’ll have the capability to test your screen by going through all the colours. Click the ‘Fix My Screen’ button if you discover a stuck pixel.

If all these approaches don’t seem to work, at least you’ll be aware that it’s not a simple fix. Your screen may indeed need to be replaced. If you’re interested in learning more, ISU Corp is always ready to help, contact us today!