Dead Pixel (PCG-K415B)

[Emerald]

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?

[gfaelli]

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)

[Emerald]

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.

[gfaelli]

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:

[HITS-UK]

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.

[kee-lo_]

They obey the ISO standard anyway

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

[mvanwambeke]

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

[Lindberg]

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.