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Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: EverythingIBM on Fri, 27 August 2010, 17:46:01

Alright, the T560 arrived today, but it came with pressure marks (sadly).

So I was massaging the spots with pressure marks, and running this:
http://www.jscreenfix.com/basic.php (http://www.jscreenfix.com/basic.php)

So I'll see if it improves. The massaging definitely helped a fair bit. Although not many people can say "I massaged an IBM".

When used to display different things (text, graphics etc), nothing is notcieable, just with a dark blank screen (like a dark blue) are some pressure marks notcieable.

I still contacted the seller as I'm kind of ticked.

At least there's no dead/stuck pixels.

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: D-EJ915 on Fri, 27 August 2010, 19:06:14

would rather have dead pixels than pressure marks...

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: microsoft windows on Fri, 27 August 2010, 19:31:32

I don't really mind pressure marks. They aren't that big of a deal. I got a few ratty old Dell LCD's lying around and one's got a little pressure mark.

But if they bother you, there's another reason to use a CRT. The screens are much more durable than those of LCD's.

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: EverythingIBM on Fri, 27 August 2010, 19:38:26

Quote from: microsoft windows;217461

I don't really mind pressure marks. They aren't that big of a deal. I got a few ratty old Dell LCD's lying around and one's got a little pressure mark.

But if they bother you, there's another reason to use a CRT. The screens are much more durable than those of LCD's.

Well instead of pressure marks you can have chipped glass, scratches, or magnet damage.

I'll try to control my assburgers and accept that it isn't in 100% cosmetic condition.

Quote from: ripster;217429

Shoulda bought a Dell.

I wanted a monitor that had a stand to twist verticle.

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: ironman31 on Fri, 27 August 2010, 20:29:36

Quote from: EverythingIBM;217466

Well instead of pressure marks you can have chipped glass, scratches, or magnet damage.

I'll try to control my assburgers and accept that it isn't in 100% cosmetic condition.



I wanted a monitor that had a stand to twist verticle.

My Dell 2209WA has one.. and it's an IPS :]

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: EverythingIBM on Fri, 27 August 2010, 20:59:09

Quote from: ironman31;217489

My Dell 2209WA has one.. and it's an IPS :]

Alright, that would suck.

I can't really cry over a $35 TFT. Although the shipping was more than that :/

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: JBert on Sat, 28 August 2010, 17:40:24

Fixing hardware problems with nothing but software... Brilliant business plan!

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sat, 28 August 2010, 17:48:24

Quote from: JBert;217705

Fixing hardware problems with nothing but software... Brilliant business plan!

I massaged it you know.

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: JBert on Sat, 28 August 2010, 18:32:05

I was commenting on that JScreenFix potential software fad.

If you like to take the risk of breaking even more pixels though, be my guest. Great if it worked for you.

Title: Reparing LCD pressure marks
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sat, 28 August 2010, 23:12:30

Quote from: JBert;217717

I was commenting on that JScreenFix potential software fad.

If you like to take the risk of breaking even more pixels though, be my guest. Great if it worked for you.

It did reduce the pressure marks and help reset some of the liquid crystal.

And no, I personally don't think "JScreenFix" does anything. It's just a white screen.