as stated in the topic, the worst nightmare for all new console owner, the dead/stuck pixel. anyone know how to fix this?

and may i know does Nintendo warranty cover this? i read a lot places say that Nintendo will change/fix your DS even with only 1 dead/stuck pixel is this true?


thank you

Nope, Nintendo warranty doesn't cover this. Read the instruction manual page 74, Note 8.

-> High-precision technology is involved in manufacturing LCD screens, even so there may be some pixels that are always on and some that do not go on (dead pixel). This is not a defect, but the current state of the art and is not covered under any warranty

Should be careful next time to check the whole aspect before buying it.

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Added on April 22, 2007, 4:30 pmBtw, if the store owner (whom you purchase your NDS with) are compassionate enough in your case, he might offer his service for free.

This post has been edited by D.Sync: Apr 22 2007, 04:30 PM

thanks for your reply, the defect pixel is so small that i can hardly notice it, i only realize when i was playing mario cart.

even though it's small, but once you found it, it's hard for u to get your eyes away from...

actually it is possible to get a new ds if u find any dead pixel on ur screens if only u live in usa..............

too bad i live in Malaysia

wait, did u ask the seller that u can change the ds if got the dead/stuck pixel??

well i did ask about the seller regarding warranty issues, including the dead pixel and like D.Sync said it's not cover under warranty.

i dunno is it my eye too sensitive or what, i asked my friend just now they say they din see the defected pixel, but i did see it wor, and when i shutdown my NDSL the defected pixel gone, mean it's not an ash or whatever right??

Well, if you see the dead pixel, you certainly did! No one knows your NDSL better than you right? Try and play games that switching screens continuously, such as Pokemon Diamond/Pearl.

-> Enter inside and outside a house, it will constantly switching the screen between BLACK and graphical images. Try and notice if there's anything unusual.

I have a dead pixel on my camera. The screen is soo small the dead pixel (which is RED by the way) is really really noticeable. As for the DS, the screen is quite big and so some people don't notice the dead pixel. I heard thatt some people enjoy staring at stuck pixels on their consoles just for fun.

yeah it's true that u will easily notice the defected pixel when it change color, rather than staring at it n show to other ppl, i also notice it when changing scene while playing mario cart.


i think i should enjoy watching the stuck pixel also, since it's already there, y not make ful use of it? lol

i used to have a red stuck pixel before.but when i dont play my ds for like 2-3 days,suddenly the stuck pixel is gone! yay!

but is there a way to fix it? and how much?

last time i had 1 dead pixel. Then it multiplied until now got around 10 scattered around my screen. it doesnt bother me much la but quite worried about resell value.

its actually very noticable in DS screen
even 1 stuck/dead pixel

u can check in the shop
before paying.. run any game
usually starting part will be whole screen black...
some games is white
check a few times.. until satisfy