WARNING: This tool contains rapid flashing colors. Do not use if you have a history of photosensitive epilepsy.

Recommended run time: 10 to 30 minutes.

The Science of Pixel Agitation

Stuck vs. Dead: The Critical Distinction

In display engineering, a Dead Pixel is a permanent hardware failure where the sub-pixel transistor provides no current, resulting in a static black dot. A Stuck Pixel is a physical freeze of the liquid crystal, often appearing as a bright Red, Green, or Blue dot. Our fixer is designed specifically for stuck pixels.

How Chromatic Agitation Works

By rapidly cycling through the full RGBW spectrum, our Dead Pixel Fixer forces the liquid crystal molecules in a stuck sub-pixel to oscillate at high frequencies. This rapid change in voltage can sometimes "massage" the crystal back into its fluid state, allowing it to respond to the display controller again.

Efficacy on OLED and LCD

While most effective on traditional LCD/IPS panels, this tool can also help with "minor image retention" on OLED displays. However, permanent OLED Burn-in cannot be repaired via software, as it represents physical degradation of the organic material.

Professional Maintenance Protocol

We recommend running the Turbo mode in a focused area if your browser supports it, or fullscreen if you have multiple stuck pixels. For best results, ensure your display has reached its operating temperature (on for at least 15 minutes) before starting the agitation process.

How long should I run the fixer?

We recommend a minimum of 10 minutes. For stubborn stuck pixels, professional technicians sometimes run agitation tools for up to 2 hours. If there is no change after 4 hours, the sub-pixel likely has a permanent mechanical failure.

Can this tool damage my healthy pixels?

No. Display pixels are designed to switch states millions of times per second. Rapidly cycling colors is within the standard operating parameters of modern LCD, LED, and OLED panels.

Why is Turbo mode better?

Turbo mode cycles colors at approximately 60 frames per second (60Hz), which provides the maximum mechanical agitation to the liquid crystal layer, increasing the probability of "releasing" a stuck sub-pixel.

Does this work on smartphones?

Yes. BlackScreen.live is fully optimized for mobile browsers. It is a popular choice for testing and fixing AMOLED screens on iPhone and Android devices during initial setup or after a screen replacement.