What is Dirty Screen Effect (DSE)? | How to test and what to do

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Published Jun 2, 2025

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If you think your TV screen looks splotchy, you might be dealing with Dirty Screen Effect. In this video, we explain what dirty screen is, how to test for it, and what, if anything, you can do about it.

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0:00 - 0:24 Intro
0:24 - 1:16 Welcome
1:16 - 2:15 What is DSE?
2:15 - 3:05 When is it noticeable?
3:05 - 3:47 DSE Examples
3:47 - 5:13 What causes DSE?
5:13 - 6:28 How common is DSE?
6:29 - 7:48 Eufy Security Smart Lock
7:49 - 8:29 Intro to the DSE Test
8:30 - 9:43 Test your Screen for DSE
9:44 - 11:25 How can I get rid of DSE
11:26 - 11:55 What is the panel lottery?
11:55 - 12:09 Summary
12:10 - 12:23 Outro

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