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Small Fingerprint Like Smudge on LCD TV Screen
AbsoluteZero
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The new film by Quentin KoopantinoRegistered User regular
A few months ago I bought a new TV (VIZIO M551d-A2R). Tonight I noticed a small finger print-like smudge just to the right of mid-screen. Thinking that's all it was, I tried cleaning it but it did not go away. Upon closer inspection, it appears that small group of pixels are actually a bit darker than the rest of the screen, and it gets a bit worse with pressure put on the screen, even from a gentle touch.
I've Googled this issue like crazy but can't find anything relating to a very small smudge like this. Anyone know what this smudge is, and how it might be removed?
It's probably been there for some time, but now that I've seen it, I can't un-see it. Driving me a little bit insane.
I've Googled this issue like crazy but can't find anything relating to a very small smudge like this. Anyone know what this smudge is, and how it might be removed?
It's probably been there for some time, but now that I've seen it, I can't un-see it. Driving me a little bit insane.
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You did give me a hunch that it could be caused by pressure coming from behind the screen. I pulled gently on it with a suction cup and, what do you know the smudge went away. Unfortunately it slowly comes back when I remove the suction cup. It definitely seems to be some kind of pressure on the LCD causing it.
My only other thought is maybe to try and tilt the mount down more so the tv hangs away from the mounting hardware, and in turn gravity might pull the LCD panel away from whatever is pushing on the back side of it, and perhaps that would take the pressure off? Unfortunately this tv is so snug against the wall (they make em so damn thin these days) it may not be possible. Hmmmmmmmm...
Is it a moisture bead or imperfection in the screen that causes it to curve slightly concave? If it goes away after a bit of playtime, I am just guessing, but could it be temp related?
Just for giggles, I'd go get a hairdryer, turn it on and using the lowest barely warm setting use it on that area from a generous distance and see if it will go away after a few minutes.
Edit: It sounds an awful lot like a smudge or moisture drop between the LCD and outer layer of the screen. Did any cleaner or anything get in there at some point?