Best way to hide/repair damaged pixels on an LCD TV?

jmc04 · 07-25-2009, 03:06 AM

My LCD TV was recently damaged, resulting in a fairly small scratch/gouge on the screen that is something like 3 pixels wide. It's not terribly noticeable when there is color on the screen, but whenever the screen goes dark I see a noticeable white spot on the screen where it should be black instead.

I'm willing to accept that the pixels are possibly "dead" and can't be repaired, but is there at least a way to fix it so that the backlight doesn't shine through so noticeably when there screen is black?

ebackhus · 07-25-2009, 04:21 PM

Black Sharpie. I have heard of some people kinda "massaging" dead pixels back to life by gently rubbing the affected area but I don't recommend it.

jmc04 · 07-25-2009, 09:32 PM

Wouldn't using a black sharpie simply reverse the problem, by being really noticeable when the screen is white?

**Basementgeek** · 07-26-2009, 07:58 AM

Yes, It would stand out on a white screen.

I remember years ago, the wife always complained of the flashing 12:00 that appeared on our VCR. I fixed it with a piece of black electrical tape.

BG

jmc04 · 07-27-2009, 11:56 PM

I wouldn't mind covering the spot with something that would make the white dot unnoticeable in the dark, even if it did make it slightly more noticeable on a white screen. To me, the trade off would be worth it, but I'm not sure if a sharpie is the way to go...

Any suggestions on how to hide this blemish?

jmc04 · 10-14-2009, 11:58 PM

Are there's any professional items that are used for repairing or tv screens or covering up blemishes?

07-25-2009, 03:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
jmc04 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP SP2	Best way to hide/repair damaged pixels on an LCD TV? My LCD TV was recently damaged, resulting in a fairly small scratch/gouge on the screen that is something like 3 pixels wide. It's not terribly noticeable when there is color on the screen, but whenever the screen goes dark I see a noticeable white spot on the screen where it should be black instead. I'm willing to accept that the pixels are possibly "dead" and can't be repaired, but is there at least a way to fix it so that the backlight doesn't shine through so noticeably when there screen is black?

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Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,474 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Best way to hide/repair damaged pixels on an LCD TV? Yes, It would stand out on a white screen. I remember years ago, the wife always complained of the flashing 12:00 that appeared on our VCR. I fixed it with a piece of black electrical tape. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

07-27-2009, 11:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
jmc04 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP SP2	Re: Best way to hide/repair damaged pixels on an LCD TV? I wouldn't mind covering the spot with something that would make the white dot unnoticeable in the dark, even if it did make it slightly more noticeable on a white screen. To me, the trade off would be worth it, but I'm not sure if a sharpie is the way to go... Any suggestions on how to hide this blemish?

10-14-2009, 11:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
jmc04 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP SP2	Re: Best way to hide/repair damaged pixels on an LCD TV? Are there's any professional items that are used for repairing or tv screens or covering up blemishes?