How many dead pixels must one have to get a replacement?

[Rezet]

Hey guys,
How many dead pixels do you have to have on new lcd for apple to replace it (appx.)?

[janey]

how many you got? if its one or two, no replacement...but if its a big cluster or a whole bunch then apple will replace it.

[Macmaniac]

Probably around 4 or 5 you can make a good case, however 1-2 Apple will not do anything about it, a big cluster or a line will warrant a repair.

[Elan0204]

I think the number is eight if the pixels are spread out. If they are very close together then the number is lower.

[SolidGun]

How new is it?
My problem was that there was a live pixel in the middle of the screen, but I had purchased it only 2 hours prior to noticing. The policy is that you can't get the exchange unless you have more, but the manager granted me the exchange since it was a recent purchase and it was in the middle of the screen. (This was at an Apple store BTW)

[crees!]

I think the number is eight if the pixels are spread out. If they are very close together then the number is lower. If I remember from the official repair document that was obtained a while ago 7 or 8 was the number.

[Rezet]

If I remember from the official repair document that was obtained a while ago 7 or 8 was the number.

Ok got the answer. It really is 7 or 8.

[Sun Baked]

It varies depending on the display, some are more, some are less than this old one.3. The number of acceptable pixel anomalies for this system is:

Acceptable Number of Subpixel Anomalies

Bright Up to 3
Dark Up to 5
Combination Up to 7

4. If the number of subpixel anomalies exceeds the acceptable number listed in the above chart, replace the display panel assembly.

Replace

Bright 4 or more
Dark 6 or more
Combination 8 or more

[wdlove]

Best idea if a person has several pixel problems then take the display into your local Apple Store or Apple reseller. I would imagine it's all in how you approach the problem. A positive pleasant attitude will always be better received.