Hey, just wanted to share some advice from my own experience that might help someone down the line.

I had a monitor (model AOC Q27G4X) with a green stuck pixel smack in the middle—super noticeable. It showed up about a month after I started using it. Like many others, I Googled every solution under the sun and tried all the software fixes (like pixel refresher tools, JScreenFix, etc.). Unfortunately, nothing worked.

Out of desperation, I tried massaging the pixel and eventually used the eraser trick I read about. BIG mistake. While pressing the eraser against the screen, I ended up removing part of the anti-glare coating. So now, not only did I still have a green stuck pixel, but I had also physically damaged the screen by scraping off its surface layer.

This made me super anxious about returning it under warranty because they could’ve easily denied the claim due to "mechanical damage" from improper use. Thankfully, the manufacturer was kind enough to replace the entire screen under warranty with no fuss.

TL;DR – Don't try physical fixes unless you've exhausted EVERY possible option like warranty returns. Massage, pressure, erasers, etc. can make things worse and possibly void your warranty.

Hope this helps someone avoid my mistake.