What happens to the pixels in an LCD display when the liquid crystal turns solid?

When the liquid crystal in an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) turns solid, the structure of the liquid crystal no longer allows it to manipulate light in the same way. In a functioning LCD, liquid crystals can be electronically oriented to control the passage of light, allowing for colors and images to be displayed. When these crystals solidify, they lose their ability to change orientation and therefore cannot modulate light effectively.

As a result, the pixels remain in a dark state because the light cannot pass through the solidified crystals to create an image. Consequently, the display will not show any colors and will essentially appear black in the areas that should be illuminated. This phenomenon is critical in understanding how LCD technology operates and reinforces the importance of the liquid state of the crystals in producing images on the screen.