[iPad] What is this?

Macdude2010 · 03:58 PM

Hello,
I got a new iPad 4th gen last Sunday, and yesterday I noticed this, It looks to big to be 2 stuck pixels, anyone have any idea? Also, what should I do about it? Pretty much, i'm asking if you think this is worth swapping?

Saberon · Feb 19, 2013, 01:43 PM

Simple really. If you feel it's abnormal and affects your satisfaction with the iPad, swap it for a new one. You're still within 14 days.

McCaffers · 02:00 PM

You positive it's not a mark on top of the screen?

If you think its a stuck pixel some have had success playing the following youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=oj9U-Ux6QHY

I'm not sure how often it works, but comments seem to give a 50:50 impression.

Be aware! Fast flashing colours

monkeydodo3 · Feb 19, 2013, 01:44 PM

The picture isn't that clear, but if you really have any doubts of it, just take it to your local Genius Bar and they should replace it for you for free. Also, what version of iOS did your iPad come on because I just ordered one a few days ago too?

Macdude2010 · Feb 19, 2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by McCaffers

You positive it's not a mark on top of the screen?

If you think its a stuck pixel some have had success playing the following youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=oj9U-Ux6QHY

I'm not sure how often it works, but comments seem to give a 50:50 impression.

Be aware! Fast flashing colours - Don't watch if your dyslexic

I've never seen this actually work before, but I might try it, I'm sure its not a mark on the top of the screen, as I cannot see it unless the area it is in is black.

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeydodo3

The picture isn't that clear, but if you really have any doubts of it, just take it to your local Genius Bar and they should replace it for you for free. Also, what version of iOS did your iPad come on because I just ordered one a few days ago too?

Are you sure you are seeing it right? this picture looks pretty clear to me, also, my iPad came with 6.1

Macdude2010 · Feb 19, 2013, 03:04 PM

Close up

Macdude2010 · Feb 19, 2013, 03:58 PM

Does anyone think this is worth swapping for?

TyPod · Feb 19, 2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Macdude2010

Does anyone think this is worth swapping for?

If it's bothering you, I would.

Macdude2010 · Feb 20, 2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TyPod

If it's bothering you, I would.

Ya, it does seem to bother me.

Infinite Jest · Feb 20, 2013, 07:39 AM

That and you have some pretty decent light bleed.

PBG4 Dude · Feb 20, 2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Infinite Jest

That and you have some pretty decent light bleed.

Probably caused by whatever's trapped under the screen.

shortcrust · Feb 20, 2013, 09:43 AM

I had the same on my first Ipad mini. It was almost like a tiny hole in the top layer of the panel rather than stuck pixels. The retailer I bought from replaced with a brand new one but I had to wait two months for them to get stock. MUCH better screen on the new one. My first bright white uniform idevice.

Edit: Mine didn't really bother me but it's sort of thing I'd feel obliged to declare when selling on.

Macdude2010 · Feb 20, 2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Infinite Jest

That and you have some pretty decent light bleed.

My camera enhances that really bad, the blue spot bothers me more

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBG4 Dude

Probably caused by whatever's trapped under the screen.

I don't think anything is trapped, i think this is more of a screen defect

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortcrust

I had the same on my first Ipad mini. It was almost like a tiny hole in the top layer of the panel rather than stuck pixels. The retailer I bought from replaced with a brand new one but I had to wait two months for them to get stock. MUCH better screen on the new one. My first bright white uniform idevice.

Edit: Mine didn't really bother me but it's sort of thing I'd feel obliged to declare when selling on.

I looked, I don't see any "holes"

PBG4 Dude · Feb 20, 2013, 11:24 AM

My post was meant to be a joke, hence the

.

jgag · Feb 20, 2013, 12:30 PM

I had a 2008 Macbook Pro (last one before the unibody) and I had two spots on my screen like this. I brought it to the Apple store and the person at the genius bar thought it was a pixel issue and told me they needed to send it in to get looked at. I got a call from Apple saying that it wasn't being caused by dead pixels, but pressure damage to the LCD. They said because it was caused by damage, AppleCare wouldn't cover it (I was right near the end of my 3 years). I told them I couldn't afford to pay the $1200 or so they quoted me for a new LCD and to just send it back since it was still in perfect condition otherwise. Then they replaced the LCD at no charge as a one-time "courtesy" for being a loyal customer!

Anyway what I am getting at is since your iPad is new, it could have been damaged before somewhere along the line before you purchased it. I would definitely take it in!

Macdude2010 · Feb 20, 2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jgag

I had a 2008 Macbook Pro (last one before the unibody) and I had two spots on my screen like this. I brought it to the Apple store and the person at the genius bar thought it was a pixel issue and told me they needed to send it in to get looked at. I got a call from Apple saying that it wasn't being caused by dead pixels, but pressure damage to the LCD. They said because it was caused by damage, AppleCare wouldn't cover it (I was right near the end of my 3 years). I told them I couldn't afford to pay the $1200 or so they quoted me for a new LCD and to just send it back since it was still in perfect condition otherwise. Then they replaced the LCD at no charge as a one-time "courtesy" for being a loyal customer!

Anyway what I am getting at is since your iPad is new, it could have been damaged before somewhere along the line before you purchased it. I would definitely take it in!

Thanks for your help, I wasn't sure if this was a stuck pixel or not, but your explanation makes sense, I'll be calling before the 14 days are up to arrange a replacement.

Macdude2010 · Feb 20, 2013, 03:40 PM

I called them, they want me to go to the store.

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Macdude2010 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Apple Store	What is this? Hello, I got a new iPad 4th gen last Sunday, and yesterday I noticed this, It looks to big to be 2 stuck pixels, anyone have any idea? Also, what should I do about it? Pretty much, i'm asking if you think this is worth swapping? Attached Thumbnails __________________ rMBP 2.8/16/768 6 PowerPC's: 5 iPods iPhone 5 64GB BLK:iPad 4th Gen 64GB+LTE BLK Posted from my Mac, iPad or iPhone Last edited by Macdude2010; Feb 19, 2013 at 03:58 PM.
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McCaffers macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012	You positive it's not a mark on top of the screen? If you think its a stuck pixel some have had success playing the following youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=oj9U-Ux6QHY I'm not sure how often it works, but comments seem to give a 50:50 impression. Be aware! Fast flashing colours __________________ McCaffers.com Last edited by McCaffers; Feb 19, 2013 at 02:00 PM.
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monkeydodo3 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2012	The picture isn't that clear, but if you really have any doubts of it, just take it to your local Genius Bar and they should replace it for you for free. Also, what version of iOS did your iPad come on because I just ordered one a few days ago too? __________________ iPhone 4 16GB Black Carrier Unlocked
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Macdude2010 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Apple Store	Close up Attached Thumbnails __________________ rMBP 2.8/16/768 6 PowerPC's: 5 iPods iPhone 5 64GB BLK:iPad 4th Gen 64GB+LTE BLK Posted from my Mac, iPad or iPhone
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Feb 19, 2013, 03:58 PM	#7
Macdude2010 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Apple Store	Does anyone think this is worth swapping for? __________________ rMBP 2.8/16/768 6 PowerPC's: 5 iPods iPhone 5 64GB BLK:iPad 4th Gen 64GB+LTE BLK Posted from my Mac, iPad or iPhone
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Feb 19, 2013, 01:43 PM	#2
Saberon macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2008	Simple really. If you feel it's abnormal and affects your satisfaction with the iPad, swap it for a new one. You're still within 14 days.
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Feb 20, 2013, 07:39 AM	#10
Infinite Jest macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Harrisonburg, Va	That and you have some pretty decent light bleed.
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Feb 20, 2013, 09:43 AM	#12
shortcrust macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2008	I had the same on my first Ipad mini. It was almost like a tiny hole in the top layer of the panel rather than stuck pixels. The retailer I bought from replaced with a brand new one but I had to wait two months for them to get stock. MUCH better screen on the new one. My first bright white uniform idevice. Edit: Mine didn't really bother me but it's sort of thing I'd feel obliged to declare when selling on.
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Feb 20, 2013, 11:24 AM	#14
PBG4 Dude macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	My post was meant to be a joke, hence the .
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Feb 20, 2013, 12:30 PM	#15
jgag macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	I had a 2008 Macbook Pro (last one before the unibody) and I had two spots on my screen like this. I brought it to the Apple store and the person at the genius bar thought it was a pixel issue and told me they needed to send it in to get looked at. I got a call from Apple saying that it wasn't being caused by dead pixels, but pressure damage to the LCD. They said because it was caused by damage, AppleCare wouldn't cover it (I was right near the end of my 3 years). I told them I couldn't afford to pay the $1200 or so they quoted me for a new LCD and to just send it back since it was still in perfect condition otherwise. Then they replaced the LCD at no charge as a one-time "courtesy" for being a loyal customer! Anyway what I am getting at is since your iPad is new, it could have been damaged before somewhere along the line before you purchased it. I would definitely take it in!
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Feb 20, 2013, 03:40 PM	#17
Macdude2010 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Apple Store	I called them, they want me to go to the store. __________________ rMBP 2.8/16/768 6 PowerPC's: 5 iPods iPhone 5 64GB BLK:iPad 4th Gen 64GB+LTE BLK Posted from my Mac, iPad or iPhone
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