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Is it dangerous to use a broken LCD?

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Bernorenard Posted messages 7776 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,
is it dangerous to use an LCD TV with a cracked glass panel that has several fissures covering about one-third of the screen? The damaged area represents about one-tenth of the screen.

Let's say it's just for gaming and the non-visible part doesn't bother me that much, but is it dangerous (gas or liquid emissions or risk of implosion...)?

Thank you

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7 answers

  1. Anonymous user
     
    Good evening, it’s actually surprising that it still works!
    If it suits your needs, why throw it away, if it works for you...
    If any liquid leaks or if it smells like hot plastic, throw it away.
    Remember to only plug it in when in use... the rest of the time: unplug it.
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  2. tvlcd
     
    I think there’s more than one dead pixel ^^
    There’s no more warranty
    Here’s the photo
    http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i350/mapetiteneige/DSCF2043.jpg
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  3. -lolo666- Posted messages 707 Status Member 120
     
    No more warranty... It will cost you more in repairs than in buying a new one...
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    If you see double, it's because you haven't had enough float!
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  4. -lolo666- Posted messages 707 Status Member 120
     
    Are you sure it's "cracks" and not dead pixels?

    I don't recommend using it for gaming or anything else.

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    However, I suggest taking it to small computer shops in your town. They should be able to assess more easily than I can what can actually be repaired on your screen. And, get repair estimates done. There may be differences in price and warranties between the different places that can replace your screen. Make sure to check carefully!!
    >> (Thanks Hyperion2002)
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    If you're seeing double, it's because you haven't had enough float!
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  6. tvlcd
     
    maybe I should put it back where I found it
    that is to say in the trash ^^
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    1. Bernorenard Posted messages 7776 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 589
       
      Hello
      If he was there, it's for a good reason; a broken slab poses no other danger than cracking more (it's not a bomb like the cathodic ones!) take a tissue, have a good cry, and put it back where it was (the trash is not good, the recycling center is better)
      at the next sales, break your piggy bank; there are sometimes very good deals
      bye
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  7. tvlcd
     
    I left it plugged in for 7 straight hours... yes, I play for a long time ^^
    and no worsening, no liquid or any strange smell
    I had heard mainly about the gas in the backlight tubes, but even the spot is illuminated, so the tubes should be fine.
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      As long as he's walking and if that suits you, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it.....
      have a good evening
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  8. -lolo666- Posted messages 707 Status Member 120
     
    Yes indeed...
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    If we see double, it's because we haven't drunk enough float!
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