Understanding Dead & Stuck Pixels
Dead Pixels
A dead pixel is permanently off and appears as a tiny black dot on your screen. This occurs when the transistor controlling that pixel has completely failed. Dead pixels are usually permanent and cannot be fixed with software. However, sometimes what appears to be a dead pixel is actually a stuck pixel in the "off" state.
Stuck Pixels
A stuck pixel is frozen on one color (usually red, green, or blue) and appears as a bright dot. This happens when the liquid crystal in that pixel gets "stuck" in one position. Stuck pixels can often be fixed using rapid color cycling, which exercises the liquid crystal and may help it return to normal operation.
How Does Pixel Fixer Work?
The Pixel Fixer rapidly cycles through different colors (red, green, blue, white, black, and more) at high speed. This creates rapid electrical state changes in the liquid crystal display. For stuck pixels, this "exercise" can help the liquid crystal return to its normal, responsive state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tool damage my monitor?
How long should I run the pixel fixer?
Does this work on dead pixels?
Should I use pressure or massage the pixel?
Need to detect pixels first?
Use our Black Screen to find stuck pixels (bright dots) or White Screen to find dead pixels (dark dots).
Accurate identification helps you know if the pixel fixer will work!