iPhone 5 Dead Pixel Problem, Less Than a Month Old

tgi · Dec 3, 2012, 01:24 PM

So I noticed about 5 dead pixels along the right side of the screen, you can only see them when the screen is black. I noticed it when I was watching a movie in landscape. I decided not to get a replacement to see if maybe it would fix itself over time. But the opposite has happened. It's has gotten considerably worse, I now have 20-30 dead pixels along the same side. Anyone have a similar experience?

Now I need advice on getting a replacement since I have never needed one. I want the process to be as seamless as possible.

So I know the common sense things like I need to backup my phone and schedule an appointment with a genius. Should I set up the phone as new? Do I need to bring my original box w/ accessories? Any advice on the replacement process will be appreciated.

Roessnakhan · Dec 3, 2012, 01:37 PM

They'll wipe it when you're there, in fact they'll have you push the button to erase it. No need to bring the original box or anything else, just the phone.

scaredpoet · Dec 3, 2012, 01:49 PM

Yes, back up your iPhone. You can do it via iTunes, though if you backup over iCloud, you'll be able to restore onto your replacement right there at the Apple store.

You do not need to bring in anything else. Just the phone.

Jordan921 · Dec 3, 2012, 04:24 PM

Backup your info then just make an appointment and bring in the phone only.

lke · Dec 3, 2012, 04:54 PM

If it is possible please take a picture of your phone and upload it here, another user have the same issue and never posted a picture.

If you don't have another camera maybe with a mirror you could take the photo to see how bad is your iphone.

tgi · Dec 3, 2012, 07:14 PM

It is barely noticeable under normal lighting conditions, but if you're in the dark, it stands out. This isn't even all of the pixels, I fit what I could in the frame. It's only on one side of the screen too.

If I were to schedule an appointment with a genius, would they think it was weird if my phone was wiped already?

How does Apple deal with walk ins when you are looking to get a replacement?

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Originally Posted by lke

If it is possible please take a picture of your phone and upload it here, another user have the same issue and never posted a picture.

If you don't have another camera maybe with a mirror you could take the photo to see how bad is your iphone.

Photo posted.

tgi · Dec 5, 2012, 11:58 AM

No one with a similar issue?

Jalopybox · Dec 5, 2012, 12:51 PM

Make an appointment. Takes 1 minute. They will replace it if they can see the pixels. Save a black picture to show them. What's the hold up?

tgi · Dec 5, 2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jalopybox

Make an appointment. Takes 1 minute. They will replace it if they can see the pixels. Save a black picture to show them. What's the hold up?

That's the plan, I'll make the appointment when I have the time to go to the Apple Store. Just seeing if anyone else had similar problems with their screen.

ToyGun1 · Dec 5, 2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tgi

That's the plan, I'll make the appointment when I have the time to go to the Apple Store. Just seeing if anyone else had similar problems with their screen.

Yes they will replace it no questions asked I have exchanged about 7 phones with only one stuck pixel without any problems.

aphexacid · Dec 5, 2012, 07:46 PM

I havent had an iphone with a dead pixel since the 3GS....But even still, i've never even seen it as bad as yours.

i literally WTF'd

Dec 3, 2012, 01:24 PM	#1
tgi macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2012	iPhone 5 Dead Pixel Problem, Less Than a Month Old So I noticed about 5 dead pixels along the right side of the screen, you can only see them when the screen is black. I noticed it when I was watching a movie in landscape. I decided not to get a replacement to see if maybe it would fix itself over time. But the opposite has happened. It's has gotten considerably worse, I now have 20-30 dead pixels along the same side. Anyone have a similar experience? Now I need advice on getting a replacement since I have never needed one. I want the process to be as seamless as possible. So I know the common sense things like I need to backup my phone and schedule an appointment with a genius. Should I set up the phone as new? Do I need to bring my original box w/ accessories? Any advice on the replacement process will be appreciated.
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scaredpoet macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2007	Yes, back up your iPhone. You can do it via iTunes, though if you backup over iCloud, you'll be able to restore onto your replacement right there at the Apple store. You do not need to bring in anything else. Just the phone. __________________ If you're not a clairvoyant, then you shouldn't be speaking for a dead guy. The Apple "QC cycle," explained. Slow data, fewer bars? No, you don't have a bad SIM.
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Dec 3, 2012, 04:24 PM	#4
Jordan921 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area	Backup your info then just make an appointment and bring in the phone only.
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Dec 3, 2012, 04:54 PM	#5
lke macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	If it is possible please take a picture of your phone and upload it here, another user have the same issue and never posted a picture. If you don't have another camera maybe with a mirror you could take the photo to see how bad is your iphone.
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Dec 5, 2012, 11:58 AM	#7
tgi Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2012	No one with a similar issue?
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Dec 5, 2012, 12:51 PM	#8
Jalopybox macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	Make an appointment. Takes 1 minute. They will replace it if they can see the pixels. Save a black picture to show them. What's the hold up?
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Dec 5, 2012, 07:46 PM	#11
aphexacid macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago	I havent had an iphone with a dead pixel since the 3GS....But even still, i've never even seen it as bad as yours. i literally WTF'd
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