Dead Pixel Test

Fill the screen with a solid color to find dead or stuck pixels on your monitor.

How to use

  1. Click one of the colored buttons to fill the screen.
  2. Look carefully for any pixel that stays a different color.
  3. Click anywhere to exit. Test all colors — a stuck pixel may only show on certain backgrounds.

About this tool

A dead pixel is a pixel that stays black regardless of the image. A stuck pixel stays one color — usually red, green or blue. Both are manufacturing defects in LCD and OLED panels, and most manufacturers have a dead pixel policy that allows an exchange if the count exceeds a threshold.

This test fills the entire screen with a solid color so any defective pixel stands out against the uniform background. Red, green and blue test the individual subpixels; white and black test all three at once.

Run this test on a new monitor before the return window closes, and in a dimly lit room where defects are easier to spot.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fix a stuck pixel?

Sometimes. Gentle pressure or rapid color cycling may unstick it. Dead pixels (no light at all) cannot be fixed.

How many dead pixels allow an exchange?

It depends on the manufacturer and panel class. ISO 9241-307 defines classes; most consumer monitors allow 0-5 defects.

Does this work on phones?

Yes — click a color and look at the full-screen display.

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