Is this a dead pixel?? :(

[will0407]

As the title suggests, can you confirm if this is a dead pixel (just above the cursor). Never had one before, so just wanted to confirm. I've used a pixel tester and it stays black whatever background colour is used.

What's the likelihood apple will replace my machine? (11" ultimate). I've taken as good a care as is possible with it. (speck see thru case, moshi palm guard, la.robe for transport, coolbook)

 

[eawmp1]

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1042884/

Yes, it's one dark pixel. Reported policy in above link.

 

[CubeHacker]

Hard to tell, but looks like a spec of dust under the screen to me.

 

[Oli3000]

Hard to tell, but looks like a spec of dust under the screen to me.

Not possible because the MBA has no cover over the panel?

I have the same, but haven't had a chance to take mine in! 13" Ultimate with a stuck pixel. It was very saddening to find it - although actually it makes no difference to using it...

 

[nebulos]

if you're past the first 14 days, they won't do anything about one pixel.

 

[BENJMNS]

yes 🙁

 

[MultiFinder17]

If it is indeed a dead pixel, which it looks to be, Apple most likely will not replace it, considering that only one out of 1,049,088 pixels on the screen is a dud.

 

[dudeofswim]

1 dark pixel. 🙁

Unlikely for replacement, but take it into an apple store and see what they can do for you.

 

[will0407]

I think I'm going to take it in and see if they'll switch it. Only problem is taking my palmguard off and whther it will reapply as well. I got it on perfectly as well on this one! It has warranty until November so I may leave it for a bit or wait until I have a little more time available.

Maybe if they see that i clearly cherish this little thing they may feel more inclined to help me out

 

[TheRealDamager]

I see the speck you are pointing to in that picture, but is that even noticeable in normal usage?

 

[philxor]

I had one dead pixel on my old Sony Vaio which was stuck bright and it was really annoying, even on a 1024x768 11" screen. That one doesn't seem nearly as bad.

Apple is not going to replace it with one bad pixel...

 

[macingman]

If you have a screen protecter it could be dirt under the screen protecter.

 

[will0407]

I see the speck you are pointing to in that picture, but is that even noticeable in normal usage?

Yes it is. My background is a light grey colour so it shows up on that. And the fact that I know it's there means my eyes are drawn to it.

 

[MultiFinder17]

Yes it is. My background is a light grey colour so it shows up on that. And the fact that I know it's there means my eyes are drawn to it.

Best of luck trying to get it replaced, but don't expect them to do it mate.

 

[Beaverman3001]

I found a dead pixel today. Maybe my vision just sucks but, even when I look for it knowing where its at, I can't see it unless conditions are perfect (100% screen brightness, white background, nothing else near it). It really isn't that big of a deal, no screen is perfect.