Is burn-in definitive?

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I have a S-IPS LG 20" screen.

It has image burn-in at the top of the screen... So for the whole time the computer is on, i can see the address bar of my internet explorer and the rocketdock shadow, even if i don't have it open.

The monitor was left off for about 2 or 3 weeks because I bought a 24" screen, but I brought it to work since I used to use a 17" CRT here...

The burn-in didn't disappear during that time. Isn't there any way I can get rid of it? It will be impossible to even sell the monitor in this condition.

Thanks for the attention.
 
On my Dell 2405 I had a similar issue, as well as my BenQ FP241W. I just moved the windows around and eventually things returned to normal; only took a day though. Depending on how long you left the same image on screen you may need to leave the monitor on longer or it may be hosed.
 
Most manufacturers say that burn in can be removed if the monitor is left off for the amount of time that the burn in happened.

Ie. if the burn in happened over a 4 hour period, turn the monitor off for 4 hours, or remove the image that caused that burn in for 4 hours.

In your case it may be definitive. You can try leaving the monitor off for a few days and see if it helps, or get some sort of "pixel exercising" video or application that will just cycle colors through the monitor to help try and remove it.

For example, Dead pixel buddy has a mode where it will cycle through red, green, blue, black, white once every second on a full screen that may help.
 
You could try leaving the display on a blank white screen instead of just turning it off, perhaps removing the power from the display simply causes all the pixels on the screen to return to their 'default' position, whilst disabling the back light.

If the display is left on but on a white screen, the burn may eventually disappear.

This is not much more than guess though, but it's worth a try all the same.
 
you could try print screening what was burned in the screen then inverting the colors on the image and leave that up for a while.
 
thelead said:
you could try print screening what was burned in the screen then inverting the colors on the image and leave that up for a while.
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That is very creative thinking! I have NO clue if it would work but I like the way you think, I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
 
Grimmda said:
That is very creative thinking! I have NO clue if it would work but I like the way you think, I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
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Ha! Finally someone who truly appreciates my intellect :p I wish someone at work would notice (or a new employer for that matter).... :mad: lol
 
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