TV screen has a line of dead or stuck pixels
Dead or stuck pixels are a hardware fault inside your TV's display. The good news is that stuck pixels (bright or colored) sometimes fix themselves if you power off the TV completely for 24 hours. If they're dead pixels (always dark), or if the stuck pixels don't recover, it's a display panel issue and you'll need a repair or replacement.
Dead pixels are display elements that no longer work. Stuck pixels are ones frozen on a bright color. Dead pixels can't be fixed by software. It's a hardware problem inside the screen panel. Stuck pixels sometimes unlock themselves with a full power rest, but if that doesn't work, the panel needs replacing.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking stuck pixels will get worse on their own. They won't, but they also won't go away without help
- Assuming the picture itself has a line in it before checking multiple inputs and a solid color screen
- Hitting or pressing on the screen trying to fix stuck pixels. This makes dead pixels worse
Signs you need professional help
- You've waited 24 hours after a full power rest and the line is still there
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