What does a dead pixel look like – and can it be fixed?

Of all the things that could go wrong with a computer monitor or TV, a dead pixel or two is probably the most annoying ...
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I fixed my monitor’s pixels to make the screen look like new

I recently inherited an old monitor that a friend was going to recycle as e-waste after he upgraded. It was a decent brand with a 1080p resolution and a refresh rate that I figured was passable for ...