What Causes a Black Circle to Appear on the BMW Screen?
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BMW screen displaying a black circle indicates an issue with the LCD grid, which cannot be repaired and requires replacement at a 4S store. Below are specific details about BMW: 1. Introduction: BMW's history began in 1916, initially as an aircraft engine manufacturer, with its headquarters located in Munich, Bavaria. 2. Logo: The blue and white BMW logo symbolizes a rotating propeller, but the current BMW president corrected that while people often think the blue and white logo represents a propeller, it actually signifies that BMW is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, where the state flag of Bavaria is blue and white. The name BMW stands for Bavarian Motor Works, representing Bavaria and Germany's most exquisite engine technology.
I've been driving a BMW recently too, and a black circle appearing on the screen could be due to several reasons. The most common one is a dead pixel on the screen, just like how smartphone screens develop small black dots after prolonged use—car screens are no exception, especially when long hours of driving with the air conditioning heating accelerate screen aging. Another possibility is screen burn-in, where a fixed image is displayed for too long, such as the shadow of a navigation icon staying in place, gradually turning into a black circle that doesn't fade. It could also be physical damage, like when I accidentally dropped something on the screen, leaving a small scratch that turned into a black spot. If this happens to a new car, it's worth checking if it's a factory defect. I recommend first trying to see if it can be wiped off. If it doesn't go away or gets bigger, definitely take it to a repair shop to check if the screen component can be replaced—safety first, after all, as not being able to see the navigation clearly on the highway can be dangerous. To prolong the screen's lifespan, avoid exposing it to direct sunlight and turn off any constantly open app interfaces when parked.
