Kickstarter to have Thunderflies (Thrips) genetically engineered to become magnetic

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Well, if there isn't already a Kickstarter for this there damn well should be.

On Sunday, noticed during the World Cup final, one of the little sods decided infiltrate my 4K TV, two inches down from the top slap in the middle, and die there. Then literally a day later, another of the clan escalated things by entering my Asus PG79Q, again two inches from the top, slap in the middle! This was despite closing all the windows and cooking. I was miffed to say the least about the one in the TV, but if it ended up staying there I could have probably trained myself to ignore it eventually, given the distance you normally sit. But the one in my monitor made me rage like I haven't in a long time, things were thrown, utter disbelief.

Luckily, after the initial tantrum, I was able to tap the one in the monitor out of the way by turning it upside down and hoping for the best. The PQ79Q does seem to have a reasonable gap between the the front screen and the LCD matrix so this not that bad, but the TV looks much more tightly assembled. Not looking forward to having to turn it upside down and phaff about in order to try. So, who is up for a Kickstarter to make these gits magnetic, some good must come out of genetic modification at some point surely.
 
I also have a Sony tv, what was your method, basic tap and pray or something else? I am leaving it there for the mo until the summer is over, in case any more of the buggers decided to join in. Obviously entering via the vents on the back, did think about putting some guaze or something other them, same with the monitor. Also, the day after I posted this another one got in the monitor. This time I watched it crawl about, it eventually headed off to the side and as soon as it made it under the bezel it was squashed, and with some satisfaction I might add.
 
Depending which model you have you need to remove the bezel. Its easy enough to do. Unscrew the 6 screws from the bottom, then the top and sides you need to pull them towards the front of the tv. Dont pull up or you will snap the tabs. Once you have done that you can simply lift the lcd panel and wipe the buggers away lol. Be careful though, the lcd panels are very fragile.
 
Nvidia have you covered. They now include a fan in all Gsync HDR monitors, shredding those pesky flies to bits before they get near the panel. Clearly a step forward. Well done Nvidia!
 
sadbuttrue said:
Nvidia have you covered. They now include a fan in all Gsync HDR monitors, shredding those pesky flies to bits before they get near the panel. Clearly a step forward. Well done Nvidia!
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Yes and if the fan doesn't get them then the LED lighting will fry them before they get the chance to ruin your precious 2k monitor.
 
sadbuttrue said:
Nvidia have you covered. They now include a fan in all Gsync HDR monitors, shredding those pesky flies to bits before they get near the panel. Clearly a step forward. Well done Nvidia!
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They've even made sure that the fan spins fast enough to ensure utter annihilation for said flies. How thoughtful of them ;) :p :D
 
argh none at home but some at work today, like some dead pixels moving around the screen, not my desk though I was hotdesking today. They get in front of the backlight and wonder around, wtf I thought it was sealed. To be fair it is in the countryside. If I bought a £2200 monitor I'd have to do my gaming in a ISO level 2 clean room :)
 
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Best advice I can give in this situation is this; As soon as you see one crawling around, turn OFF the screen and place by the brightest light source available. It should attract them out of the screen.
 
Loads here near our house, i now have one in my agon AG271QG screen dead, about 5 inches in half way down on the right side, annoyed to say the least as i cant get it to budge.
 
I thought flies in monitors was just something that happened to other people, until I awoke to find what looked one in my 24 inch LG on Saturday.

About 20% of the way in from the left and half-way down. Tried, but found it impossible to ignore.
Tapping made no diff and hadn't any suitable suction cups so decided to take it apart myself.

First question, how to get into the monitor; no obvious screws other than those for the stand.
A Youtube search showed a technician just twisting/pulling the bezel of an LG from the front, so gave that a go and it un-clipped surprisingly easily.

Internal PSU etc circuitry is just held in place by the rear shell and front bezel when clipped together. Pull out a couple of multi-way mini connectors and you have the AU Optronics panel assembly free.

Removed three tiny screws which held the AUO panel's driver circuitry and a small EMI shield. These and the screws for the stand are the only ones I encountered from start to finish.

Next is the AUO panel's outer metal frame, which helps clamp the TFT sheet and various diffusion sheets together. Twist/press/pull with a small screwdriver near each clip on the frame to separate them, then you're left with an internal plastic frame into which locates the TFT sheet with its driver circuitry, and several semi-opaque diffusion sheets.

By this point the intruder was clearly visible. Just a matter of flipping through several of the diffusion sheets to get to him and cleaning off a little residue he left behind. Poor fella.

Thankful to get it sorted so easily (took about 90mins or so). Most of the parts are quite delicate so need careful handling, and be super watchful for any dust/contamination on reassembly - gave each sheet a shake and careful inspection before re-fitting.
 
I had one of these inside my monitor at work. He walked to the edge behind the bezel so I pressed as hard as I could. Never saw him again. He's probably squished behind the bezel :D
 
Count for me so far is 4, 3 in the monitor and 1 in the TV which is still there. This after never had one go any where near any screen in my house in the 15 or so years I have used lcd displays in one form or another.

Is there any consensus on how they are getting in? My theory was they were going in via the back vents and finding their way to the screen, but this would be a fair trek for an insect. Now I am thinking they are simply landing on the front of the display and going through the gap between the bezel and the front screen, and up and over/around to between the screen front and TFT layer. Maybe if there was some cream you could smear into the gap which would harden and seal, but could be wiped off the front to leave no residue, like Windolene? May have to trial on a redundant display I have kicking about. Hmm, after reading some of the typical ingredients this is probably not a good idea.
 
How do these things get into your monitor or screens? i've never had this problem but i can't see them getting in as there is no gap at the front?

that would seriously **** me off if it happened
 
a66as said:
How do these things get into your monitor or screens? i've never had this problem but i can't see them getting in as there is no gap at the front?
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Probably in through teh heat vents at the back, then worming all around inside.

I've got nine in my Acer Predator right now.
It's been fine previously, but the farmer out the back was growing rapeseed and recently hacked it all down, so the little ******** have invaded our place instead. They're all over the curtains and everything. It's sickening.

I'll have to rip open the monitor, as there's no way I'm putting up with them ruining the amount of money that thing cost me!!
 
Got loads of the little ***** here too, due to having farmers fields out the back, but only had the odd one in my room, so no issues with them getting in my Tv, monitor etc..., the kitchens rife with the buggers though.
 
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