1 dead pixel and 1 spec of dust, replace or keep?

[soluate]

My iPhone (which I had replaced a few weeks ago) has developed a small 1px red dot on the screen (is this a dead pixel?) which shows on every screen. I've also got some (a small spec) of dust under the glass of the screen.

Am I being too picky or should I just try and get a replacement?

 

[ajnicho]

So far I've had one phone with numerous dead pixels, one phone with a type of stain on the underside of the screen and now my current one has 1 dead pixel and around the edge there is a glow. I've given up because I know my next one will probably be worse.

 

[9822679]

My iPhone (which I had replaced a few weeks ago) has developed a small 1px red dot on the screen (is this a dead pixel?) which shows on every screen. I've also got some (a small spec) of dust under the glass of the screen.

Am I being too picky or should I just try and get a replacement?

I think you are being too picky

what you have is considered a "stuck pixel" . A dead pixel will be all black ( or all white)

Where exactly is the small spec of dust .. IF it is in the center, it would probably annoy me enough to swap, but if its off to the side don't risk it


What many people fail to realize, is that this is a psychological problem and not necessarily one about being to picky.

You have to stop looking for the faults in your screen ( which clearly you are), once you do that you will realize that you will totally forget about the dust and the stuck pixel.

 

[mavis]

My iPhone (which I had replaced a few weeks ago) has developed a small 1px red dot on the screen (is this a dead pixel?) which shows on every screen. I've also got some (a small spec) of dust under the glass of the screen.

Am I being too picky or should I just try and get a replacement?

Absolutely get it replaced. You spent a lot of money on that phone, you're locked into a two year contract on it, and since you're already concerned enough about the defects to be posting here, I doubt you're going to forget the problems over the next 24 months.

Bottom line: it's not your fault that Apple's QC for the iPhone 3G is non-existent. You spent a lot of money on that phone, and you deserve to have a unit that is not defective. Demand a replacement, and keep doing so until you get one that is perfect.

 

[docal97]

I think you are being too picky

what you have is considered a "stuck pixel" . A dead pixel will be all black ( or all white)

Where exactly is the small spec of dust .. IF it is in the center, it would probably annoy me enough to swap, but if its off to the side don't risk it


What many people fail to realize, is that this is a psychological problem and not necessarily one about being to picky.

You have to stop looking for the faults in your screen ( which clearly you are), once you do that you will realize that you will totally forget about the dust and the stuck pixel.

I disagree completely. There is absolutely no reason that you should NOT return it. It is under warranty, there is a manufacturers defect, and it is bothering u.

I am not sure how this is a psychological problem, unless this statement is meant as a joke. You paid for a perfect product, and u deserve one.

 

[cellocello]

Don't most warranties have built-in tolerances for slight defects?

I'm pretty sure most LCD manufactures permit a dead pixel or two to leave the factory.

 

[slicecom]

A dead pixel isn't worth getting a replacement for, especially when the pixels are as small as they are on the iPhone. Dust under the screen is worth getting a replacement though. That would drive me nuts.

 

[9822679]

I think you people fail to realize that he could end up getting a worse phone

and yes I know he can keep going back and getting replacements, but its much easier just to not worry about it.


This is a cognitive problem ( don't take offense to the term). Basically you have to stop telling yourself that there is a problem with your iPhone...

.... You know what screw it, I think I've said this over and over on this forums.

If you are a person who will die if they don't have a perfect iPhone, and have the free time to constantly go back and get upwards of 7+ replacements, there's no way I can convince you otherwise.

 

[mavis]

I think you people fail to realize that he could end up getting a worse phone

and yes I know he can keep going back and getting replacements, but its much easier just to not worry about it.


This is a cognitive problem ( don't take offense to the term). Basically you have to stop telling yourself that there is a problem with your iPhone...

.... You know what screw it, I think I've said this over and over on this forums.

If you are a person who will die if they don't have a perfect iPhone, and have the free time to constantly go back and get upwards of 7+ replacements, there's no way I can convince you otherwise.

I'd argue that it's THAT kind of attitude that lets Apple get away with such poor quality control in the first place.

 

[dukebound85]

I'd argue that it's THAT kind of attitude that lets Apple get away with such poor quality control in the first place.

perfection doesnt exist period

do you guys inspect every product you buys as intense as the iphone? i didnt think so. of course you will most likely find something if you look hard enough

crap guys, my minute hand on my nice watch doesnt match up exactly on a minute tick when the second hand starts a new minute. what am i ever going to do?

 

[cellocello]

crap guys, my minute hand on my nice watch doesnt match up exactly on a minute tick when the second hand starts a new minute. what am i ever going to do?

RETURN IT!

(on a side note -- I wonder how many replacements it takes before you dissolve Apple's profit from you and, in fact, become a drain on them. I'm pretty with other stuff (like watches), they'll offer you your money back and that's it. If you want to buy another new one, I guess they leave that up to you.)

 

[mavis]

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I'd argue that it's THAT kind of attitude that lets Apple get away with such poor quality control in the first place.

perfection doesnt exist period

do you guys inspect every product you buys as intense as the iphone? i didnt think so. of course you will most likely find something if you look hard enough

crap guys, my minute hand on my nice watch doesnt match up exactly on a minute tick when the second hand starts a new minute. what am i ever going to do?

Well if that watch will cost you well over $3000 over the course of a 26 month contract - like my iPhone is costing me - then you should return it. What am I missing here?