How To Fix a Broken Pixel

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A dead or “stuck” pixel on your screen is a spot that is either always lit or always dark. This usually happens because the liquidy goodness in that television (hence the name LCD, or liquid-crystal display) has built up too much in a certain part of your screen like a clogged artery. Usually, this can be fixed, and it should certainly be expected in a TV or computer monitor “made” of liquid.

If your pixel is dead, there’s no bringing it back, much like dead…anything, really. But if it’s just stuck on an off-color, massaging it gently with your fingers (your pinky is a good choice) has proven effective for many.

1. First, turn your TV to an all-black or all-white tone, to properly identify the miscreant pixels.
2. Wrap your finger inside a washcloth or piece of clothing.
3. Apply pressure as directly as you can to avoid squashing working pixels nearby, but, of course, don't push so hard you puncture the TV; we doubt that's covered under your warranty.

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