Stopped watching TV for about a week, TV decided to punish me. Turned it on and at some point it developed this thin black line along the width of the screen.

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Anyone ever experienced this before? Hoping this could be something I could fix myself...

 

Duh, a line of dead pixels it is. I should have just asked if dead pixels are something I can fix myself. Anyone have any experience with it?

 

Does it have a built in screen wipe function. Otherwise it looks like a new TV is in order unless it is under warranty.

 

Nah, bought it about 5 years ago.

It does have a screen wipe.. but does that usually work with this stuff? I've also read up about the pressure technique. That seems too risky, though

 

Screen wipe is a function inside the TV not like a cloth

 

No I know what he meant. I was assuming that thing was only meant for like image burn or stuck pixels or something.

 

why too risky?

Looks like you have two options:

1. try fixing it. If it doesn't work or you screw it up, buy a new tv. Or,

2. buy a new tv

 

Well from what I've read the pressure technique mostly applies to stuck pixels, which seems to be a different thing. Also apparently you literally have to put pressure on a pixel-perfect spot on the screen. If you press too hard on any of the neighboring pixels it will just make it worse

Unless I'm mistaken..? As it stands right now I can live with it... until a good deal on a new TV comes along. But is there no actual component to replace that would fix this?

 

Try putting a frozen steak on it. If it doesn't work toss the tv in the trash thaw/cook steak and enjoy with beer.