Question for the tech nerds on here

[Tender Branson]

Since yesterday, my PC monitor has a half inch pixel error.

Is there any way to fix this or should I throw it away and buy a new one ?

It's much older than 2 years already, so no warranty anymore.

Thx.

[dead0man]

it's dying, start saving for a new one.

[Virginiá]

What color is the problem region? Black/white?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

What color is the problem region? Black/white?

Tender is always going to blame it on the blacks.

[Tender Branson]

What color is the problem region? Black/white?

Color, and it's especially annoying on a white background:

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I'm probably about to say something stupid, but have you checked brightness level? (I know it's unlikely, but happened to me once).

[Tender Branson]

I'm probably about to say something stupid, but have you checked brightness level? (I know it's unlikely, but happened to me once).

Yeah, I reset the picture in the settings and did the same with brightness/contrast/ etc.

Nothing changed.

I probably need to get a new monitor ...

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I'm probably about to say something stupid, but have you checked brightness level? (I know it's unlikely, but happened to me once).

Yeah, I reset the picture in the settings and did the same with brightness/contrast/ etc.

Nothing changed.

I probably need to get a new monitor ...

I guess this is it.

I remember how pissed I got when my monitor died when I was eight.

[Virginiá]

What color is the problem region? Black/white?

Color, and it's especially annoying on a white background:

Mr Tendies,

That looks like "stuck pixels." If it was truly unfixable, we'd be talking about "dead pixels", which are solid white or black. Google "how to fix stuck pixels" and see what you can do. You might not be able to fix it, but there is definitely the possibility.

Edit: http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Stuck-Pixel-on-an-LCD-Monitor

[Tender Branson]

Thx.

But I already pressed my thumb against the location a few times.

Sometimes the spot gets a bit bigger, sometimes slightly smaller or lighter - but never vanishes.

[Virginiá]

Thx.

But I already pressed my thumb against the location a few times.

Sometimes the spot gets a bit bigger, sometimes slightly smaller or lighter - but never vanishes.

Did you try the other suggestions on there? There are a number of methods, including a software-based one. Read it all.

If you are going to buy a new monitor should the pixel issue persist, you might as well try everything listed first. Otherwise you might forfeit an opportunity to save yourself some money.

[Tender Branson]

Thx.

But I already pressed my thumb against the location a few times.

Sometimes the spot gets a bit bigger, sometimes slightly smaller or lighter - but never vanishes.

Did you try the other suggestions on there? There are a number of methods, including a software-based one. Read it all.

If you are going to buy a new monitor should the pixel issue persist, you might as well try everything listed first. Otherwise you might forfeit an opportunity to save yourself some money.

I'm like 99.9% sure it's the monitor, not the graphics card (because if I push on the spot, it gets bigger or smaller).

I might try a few of the other options later though.

[Virginiá]

I'm like 99.9% sure it's the monitor, not the graphics card (because if I push on the spot, it gets bigger or smaller).

I might try a few of the other options later though.

Well of course it's the monitor! 'Software-based' doesn't necessarily imply its the graphics card. Be thorough tender. Don't needlessly torture your wallet.