how it works
Use a clean color field before you blame the display.
A screen issue can be a dead pixel, dust, a reflection, uneven brightness or a browser zoom artifact. The safest first step is a plain, controlled color field.
Recommended sequence
- White: check dust, smudges, yellowing and brightness uniformity.
- Black: check backlight bleed, bright stuck pixels and edge glow.
- Red, green, blue: inspect sub-pixels that only fail on one channel.
- Gray: look for banding or uneven panel tint.
- Grid: confirm whether a small mark aligns with pixels or sits on the surface.
What to ignore for now
Do not judge a display from one color, one angle or a dusty screen. Reflections and browser UI can create false positives. If a defect matters, repeat the check after cleaning the panel and changing brightness.