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Bug Inside LCD Monitor

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  • Programming
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September 27, 2014 5:58:22 PM

Today I was sitting at my computer, programming. Suddenly, I noticed that a bug was crawling up my second monitor. I had dealt with the bugs before. They tended to pop up on my main display from time to time. Typically, I had just whisked them away with a piece of paper, or (if they wouldn't let go), squished them lightly and used some cleaning wipes to get up their remains. This time, I tried to wipe it away. That didn't work, so I tried smashing it with the piece of paper. It took a couple of tries to get it, but it eventually stopped moving. I went to get my cleaning wipes, and started wiping up the screen. To my amazement, the bug's residue failed to come off. It seemed that the bug was actually inside the screen.


I realize that story may sound absurd. However, doing a Google search shows up many results for people with similar problems. Has anyone had any luck dealing with a similar issue? I see lots of results for people who still have them crawling inside the screen. But, mine is smashed, and there's no way it's getting out.

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September 27, 2014 6:02:54 PM

I have one that was crawling, but seems to have stopped. Pretty tiny.

Pulling the screen open has been on my list of things to do for a while.
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September 27, 2014 6:10:33 PM

I had exactly the same a couple months ago. Little dude crawling around behind the screen.

You'll have to live with it. I don't think you can take it apart enough to get him out.

Future reference for anyone else reading this:
Wait until he crawls way over to the edge or bottom of the monitor. Then squish him.
Won't be as noticeable.

I did not wait, and now have a tiny black spot in the middle.
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September 27, 2014 6:13:07 PM

I don't know why but reading these stories creeps me out!
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September 27, 2014 6:17:02 PM

Is this bug a cockroach? If it is it is just looking for warmth and /or water. Put a bait out for it behind the monitor that kills it quick not one that kills it slow and when it gets thirsty it will come out and drink and die out side the monitor.
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September 27, 2014 6:49:46 PM

My now dead buddy, walking around inside the monitor.

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September 27, 2014 7:16:12 PM

Well you had to let him live so you can at least say that you have "live pixels" rather than dead ones hahaha!
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