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Van

2004-11-26, 6:45 am

My touch screen has a dead pixel (led stays white) on the touch screen of
the DS. Does anyone else have a pixel that isn't working on their DS?
Thinking of returning it if this isn't common. I think my PDA had one that
fixed itself. It was fairly common on the PDA's.


Ollie T

2004-11-26, 6:45 am


"Van" <not@this.time> wrote in message
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quote:

> My touch screen has a dead pixel (led stays white) on the touch screen of
> the DS. Does anyone else have a pixel that isn't working on their DS?
> Thinking of returning it if this isn't common. I think my PDA had one
> that
> fixed itself. It was fairly common on the PDA's.
>
>


I had the same problem. My DS had two pixels that would remain blue. I
thought it would go away or I could ignore it but it got on my nerves. I
exchanged it and glad I did. I posted my story about it and review here:

http://www.hdtvarcade.com/hdtvforum...opic.php?t=1077


Raph

2004-11-26, 5:45 pm


"Eric" <none@nospam.not> wrote in message
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> that
>
> Just came across this:
>
> Nintendo promises to fix any DS dead pixels
> http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=57252


I saw that article the other day and I think it's a good way to handle the
situation...there will definitely be cases where the dead pixel is not
distracting and cases such as the ones I saw that are and need to be
replaced. I am glad that ToysRUs took care of the issue on the spot for me
and let me go on to enjoy my new 'toy'.

There are a couple things that could be improved - size and weight but
otherwise the DS is well done. I think it is well worth the investment.


George Mealer

2004-11-29, 12:46 am

"Van" <not@this.time> wrote in
news:nlaod.9151$Qh3.7961@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net:
quote:

> My touch screen has a dead pixel (led stays white) on the touch screen
> of the DS. Does anyone else have a pixel that isn't working on their
> DS? Thinking of returning it if this isn't common. I think my PDA had
> one that fixed itself. It was fairly common on the PDA's.


I had a hot pixel (blue) on the one I picked up from Fry's this morning.
Luckily, I had pre-order at the local GameCrazy as a backup plan, and it
actually came in on time, so I was able to buy from GC and return the Fry's
one.

Return took forever though; the CSR's kept playing with the damned thing
instead of ringing it up.

Haven't noticed any dust or anything like that that speaks of awful quality
control. Dead pixels happen with any LCD product; many people just don't
notice or mind them.

Geo
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"Alright, it's Saturday night...I have no date, a two-liter bottle
of Shasta, and my all-Rush mix tape. Let's rock!" -- Philip J. Fry
CJ

2004-11-29, 12:46 am

Van wrote:
quote:

> My touch screen has a dead pixel (led stays white) on the touch
> screen of the DS. Does anyone else have a pixel that isn't working
> on their DS? Thinking of returning it if this isn't common. I think
> my PDA had one that fixed itself. It was fairly common on the PDA's.


Yeah I have the same thing on my top screen. It's really not
noticeable when playing a game, though. I figure such things are par
for the course so I'm not worrying about it.
Raph

2004-11-29, 12:46 am


"Van" <not@this.time> wrote in message
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quote:

> My touch screen has a dead pixel (led stays white) on the touch screen of
> the DS. Does anyone else have a pixel that isn't working on their DS?
> Thinking of returning it if this isn't common. I think my PDA had one
> that
> fixed itself. It was fairly common on the PDA's.


I bought 2 - one had stuck pixel, echanged - another bad pixel...exchanged
again to get a good one. So out of the 4 I looked at 2 had bad pixel...looks
like no quality control on these. Nintendo rushing these out with so many
defective units is a very bad sign.


Sprite

2004-12-04, 12:45 am


"Raph" <raphs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Van" <not@this.time> wrote in message
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of[vbcol=seagreen]
>
> I bought 2 - one had stuck pixel, echanged - another bad pixel...exchanged
> again to get a good one. So out of the 4 I looked at 2 had bad

pixel...looks
quote:

> like no quality control on these. Nintendo rushing these out with so many
> defective units is a very bad sign.


It's just a common occurrence with LCD screens. Most people don't notice or
care so it isn't a huge issue.

--
Sue


John Salerno

2004-12-05, 12:45 am

Raph wrote:
quote:

> I bought 2 - one had stuck pixel, echanged - another bad pixel...exchanged
> again to get a good one. So out of the 4 I looked at 2 had bad pixel...looks
> like no quality control on these. Nintendo rushing these out with so many
> defective units is a very bad sign.


Yeah, that's quite a large sample your extrapolating from.
Raph

2004-12-06, 5:46 pm


"John Salerno" <johnjsal@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Raph wrote:
>
>
> Yeah, that's quite a large sample your extrapolating from.


Granted I may just be unlucky, but having to open 4 boxes to get two good
units seems pretty bad. Apparently there were enough complaints to have
Nintendo make an official reply though.

In any case, not all will be that noticeable - it depends if the pixel is
stuck on or off and where it is located. Both of the ones I had were very
irritating and distracting with any motion in the game.


Sprite

2004-12-08, 6:45 am


"Raph" <raphs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Van" <not@this.time> wrote in message
> news:nlaod.9151$Qh3.7961@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
of[vbcol=seagreen]
>
> I bought 2 - one had stuck pixel, echanged - another bad pixel...exchanged
> again to get a good one. So out of the 4 I looked at 2 had bad

pixel...looks
quote:

> like no quality control on these. Nintendo rushing these out with so many
> defective units is a very bad sign.


It's just a common occurrence with LCD screens. Most people don't notice or
care so it isn't a huge issue.

--
Sue


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