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Fix Stuck or Dead Pixels on your Screen in 2 Quick Ways

Repair faulty pixels with a few clicks of the mouse

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Have you spotted a few pixels on your VDU that are always the same colors? If so, then you might have a dead, otherwise stuck, pixel.

Stuck pixels do not always match their surrounding colors, and that’s just one type of faulty pixel you can have. There are also dead pixels that are always off.

There are a few software packages and Web tools you can fix stuck pixels with, but not necessarily dead pixels. We will show you how to fix these faulty pixels in the ensuing sections of this guide.

How can I fix stuck/dead pixels on my screen?

How can I fix stuck/dead pixels on my screen?

1. Use UDPixel

2. Use JScreenFix

An alternative to UndeadPixel is JScreenFix, which is a Web tool you can fix stuck pixels with. It has a pixel-fixing algorithm that could do the trick. This is how to fix pixels with that tool.

Those are tools that can help you fix and revive stuck or dead pixels on your screen. If they don’t, you might be able to get a VDU replacement if the faulty one is still under warranty. So check that the manufacturer’s warranty hasn’t expired.

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Matthew Adams

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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.

He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.

In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.

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