Creating dead pixels?

[003]

I ordered an LCD from newegg.com, and their dead pixel replacement policy is 8 or more only. Since I am a perfectionist, I will not stand for a single dead pixel. So my question is, if when I receive this LCD, and it has 1 or 2 dead pixels, is there any way that I would be able to create more dead pixles so newegg would replace it for free and not charge me a 15% restocking fee? I bet this has never been asked before

 

[JBT]

ban

 

[Lonyo]

stab it with something.

 

[003]

Dude, I'm sorry if I offended you, but I am being serious. I have a cheap LCD that I use on a second system, and it has a pixel that is stuck green right smack dab in the middle. It drives me nuts, and I don't want to deal with them on the $500+ LCD I just ordered. Is that to hard to understand? Not only that, but newegg's policy is a bit unfair, as most manufacturers have a 4 or 5 dead pixel policy. (some even have a zero policy)

 

[five40]

Stick your foot through it. That'll create 8+ dead pixels.

 

[JMWarren]

Turn off LCD. Press hard on a spot of it. Turn on LCD. You should have dead pixels. This also works to remove dead pixels.

Don't buy from a place if you don't like the policy.

 

[003]

Thanks, assuming I have a few dead pixles, I'll try that, but of course I hope to not have any

 

[remagavon]

Originally posted by: JMWarren
Turn off LCD. Press hard on a spot of it. Turn on LCD. You should have dead pixels. This also works to remove dead pixels.

Don't buy from a place if you don't like the policy.

This creates pressure spots which will screw with the backlighting and color. Not a good idea. OP: Buy it from somewhere else instead of scamming a company, you will probably be banned from these forums for fradulant activities if you continue to request unethical help.

 

[Conky]

Creepy. :thumbsdown:

 

[003]

Sorry, I didn't realize this wasn't allowed. IMO if you ask me it's newegg's policy that's unethical. But anyway, feel free to close this thread now, again I'm sorry.

 

[remagavon]

Originally posted by: 003
Sorry, I didn't realize this wasn't allowed. IMO if you ask me it's newegg's policy that's unethical. But anyway, feel free to close this thread now, again I'm sorry.

You have the freedom not to purchase from newegg, just as they have the freedom to dictate policy for their operations.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: 003
Sorry, I didn't realize this wasn't allowed. IMO if you ask me it's newegg's policy that's unethical. But anyway, feel free to close this thread now, again I'm sorry.

You're not making sense. How is not allowing for a refund unethical ??? It's not hurting anyone.

What kind of screen are you getting? Pixels are large on 19" monitors so a dead one near the center (or anywhere really) can be a pain in the arse. But if you're getting a 17"/20"/23"/24" screen, which has very small pixels, you're not only being very picky but also potentially driving up the price for everyone else to appease your pickiness. Use the monitor and see if any dead/stuck pixels is useable before returning.

New screens are usually much better and I haven't seen any screens with >3 dead pixels recently. My last few have had zero.

 

[FlasHBurN]

Originally posted by: JMWarren
Don't buy from a place if you don't like the policy.

/endthread

 

[003]

I'm getting a 20.1" LG L2000C, but on a side note, does anybody know LG's dead pixel policy? I can't seem to find their website.

 

[Kakumba]

agreed, dont buy if you dont like the policy, but I think that if I buy a monitor from a manufacturer who says that is there is ONE dead pixel, then that LCD should be RMA'd, then why should a seller get to say that it must have at least 8? the no dead pixel warranty is an absolute must if you want to sell me an LCD.

/thread.

 

[blane]

I bought a Sceptre X20 wide screen from New Egg and fortunately it is perfect. I was relieved because I wasn't too enthused with their policy but I made the purchase fully aware of it and took my chances.

 

[Unkno]

Here's a way that usually will "creates" dead pixels and is legal and not scamming. Keep your monitor on and run a video or something that flashes colors (red, green, yellow, white, black, blue...) many times a second and keep it running a day or longer depending on your LCD. This would stress your LCD and most likely, if you have a crappy brand, you would get a few dead pixels if left on for a long period of time. This method is also used to stress any newly bought lcd to check for defects that may come out in the near future. ALSO, this method is able to fix any stuck (not dead) pixels.

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: JBT
ban

You know, OP, when you return stuff because you're a "perfectionist," you drive the price up of everything else WE buy that are willing to accept some OBVIOUSLY minimal defects.

I have an idea: if you don't like dead pixels, GET A F@*#ING CRT! BAM! No dead pixels. It's a flaw with the technology, so you have to deal with it.

 

[003]

I am getting an LCD to replace my CRT, I use my PC way to much (in the dark), and I fear for my eyesight. Not to mention the emissions and excess power usage. If I can get an LCD with no dead pixels, that is exactly what I am going to do. You have to remember, I will only replace it if it has a dead pixel(s), and I am assuming it probably won't, because that's what all the reviews on newegg say, and it's a high end LCD (or so I'd like to think ). ONE replacement won't do anything to the price. Has anybody found LG's website? I still can't find it.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Originally posted by: JMWarren
Turn off LCD. Press hard on a spot of it. Turn on LCD. You should have dead pixels. This also works to remove dead pixels.

Don't buy from a place if you don't like the policy.

I have also used this method and had it work just fine to FIX a stuck pixel.

 

[Unkno]

btw, why not just buy from dell, they would replace the monitor free of charge for the first month if you don't like it (doesn't have to have a defect). Then you get something like a 3 year warranty.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: Unkno
btw, why not just buy from dell, they would replace the monitor free of charge for the first month if you don't like it (doesn't have to have a defect). Then you get something like a 3 year warranty.

Thats what I would recommend as well.. Use a company that has a better return policy on LCD's instead of ruining and LCD because you don't like it.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

One of the reason I bought my LCD's retail is for the return issues, if I dont like it within 30 days I can take it back for any reason I choose. Bad part is less to choose from going retail but im happy with my 215tw.

 

[IQJUMPuw]

Who is forcing you to shop at newegg? If you don't like their return policy that much, why not buy from somewhere else?

You're like one of my friends who talk crap about Jack in the Box every chance he gets and still goes there for Jumbo Jack meal everyday. I mean, WHY???

 

[Sonikku]

If you're the kind of guy who can't stand a single dead pixel you should not have bought a LCD from a store with such a policy unless you were willing to live with in the first place. It is not Newegg's fault you weren't clear on that when you made the purchase.

Granted, I have yet to find a single store in the world that doesn't have a strict policy on dead pixels. As I can't stand dead pixels myself, I just have to settle for a Sony FW900 to be safe.