How to Audit Your Car’s Infotainment Screen for Defects
In Ghana, we often drive in intense sunlight and dusty conditions, which can take a silent toll on the longevity of our car’s LCD or OLED infotainment panels. If you have recently upgraded to a large Android head unit or own a modern vehicle with a massive touchscreen, there is one critical issue many owners overlook: Dead pixels and backlight bleeding.
Especially when driving long distances at night on roads with limited street lighting, the glare from an idle or secondary infotainment screen can cause significant eye strain and reduce your peripheral vision, making it harder to spot hazards. To solve both the maintenance and safety aspects, I’ve started performing a regular "Visual Integrity Audit" on my vehicle's display.
I use a fullscreen black screen tool directly via the car’s built-in browser to create a pure dark field. By using this fullscreen black screen tool, you can instantly detect hardware defects or color inconsistencies that are usually hidden by colorful icons or GPS maps. Additionally, when you’re parked for a rest stop at night, activating this black screen allows you to dim the cabin completely for a quick nap without having to shut down the entire car's electrical system or lose your Bluetooth connection.
It is a simple but highly effective "pro-tip" to extend the life of your screen and protect your vision during those long night hauls. Have any of you noticed screen flickering or excessive glare while driving at night? How do you guys usually handle screen maintenance for your rides?
Drive safe and stay blessed!
