topic Re: Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B) in PCs & Accessories

Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

Emerald — Fri, 06 May 2005 10:04:40 GMT

My Sony Vaio laptop arrived yesterday and I have noticed that there is a dead pixel on the screen. Now it's only 1 at the moment and it doesn't really bother but is this a sign that more pixels are gonna die on screen? Should I send the thing back and get a replacement?

Re: Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

gfaelli — Fri, 06 May 2005 12:15:19 GMT

Hi Emerald,
I had the same problem on my laptop but they will change it if you have more than 7 dead pixels according to Vaio... My screen had like 30 dead pixels...
And the most "funny" is: K415B (the same as mine)

Re: Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

Emerald — Fri, 06 May 2005 12:32:11 GMT

Thanks gfaelli, well I hope the problem doesn't get any worse. You had 30 dead pixels on screen, that's terrible I hope they replaced yours pretty quick.

Re: Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

gfaelli — Fri, 06 May 2005 15:45:49 GMT

Thanks gfaelli, well I hope the problem doesn't get any worse. You had 30 dead pixels on screen, that's terrible I hope they replaced yours pretty quick.

I got the refund for the laptop and have bought a new one...
Hope you cant find anymore dead pixels...:smileywink:

Re: Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

HITS-UK — Fri, 06 May 2005 16:51:01 GMT

Currently between 1 and 10 is a 'manufacturing acceptable rate of failure' for Sony but they seem to be more willing to exchange around the 5 mark. Samsung have zero tolerance and others have followed suit. Keep an eye and if it gets worse send it back, but it is unusual for this to happen.

Re: Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

kee-lo_ — Fri, 06 May 2005 19:48:41 GMT

They obey the ISO standard anyway

Please can you use normal text I can't read your posts Emerald.

Re: Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

mvanwambeke — Mon, 09 May 2005 18:23:38 GMT

check on the website www.vaio-link.com then go to hotnews and to the faulty pixel policy.
The website will adjust to your computer and give you the max tolerated pixs

Re: Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

Lindberg — Mon, 09 May 2005 18:58:59 GMT

I've got two dead pixels, and like they say, up to seven (fewer if they are in specific area) can you have before they do someting.