I just noticed that my 5g video iPod has one stuck blue pixel near the center of the screen. At first, I started to freak since I've only had it for a few months and taken really good care of it. But then it disappears and goes back to normal. And then it goes blue again. Any ideas what's happening?
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iPod Stuck pixel on my 5g video
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Alone2Gether
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try rubbing the dead pixel in a circular motion. call Apple and complain that it's dead smack in the center.
BlizzardBomb
macrumors 68030
Tried a pixel unsticker? I can't remember where does it (use a search engine) but there's lots out in MP4 format.
Counterfit
macrumors G3
I don't think that would work too well on an iPod, due to the stiff acrylic/whatever over the screen. Since this is the first report I've heard of for a dead/stuck pixel on an iPod video, I have no idea what Apple's policy is on it. I guess you should call/go to a store and see what they say.Alone2Gether said:
I'll try to find a video file to flash the screen a few times. I heard that it works. Otherwise, I'll call Apple and see what they can do about this.
It's strange because it comes and goes all the time. It usually happens when I use my iPod for more than half an hour. Maybe due to heat?
It's strange because it comes and goes all the time. It usually happens when I use my iPod for more than half an hour. Maybe due to heat?