MacBook Pro dead pixels issue

[losmani]

Hi,

I have a MacBook Pro (3,1) and some weeks ago I could notice one dead pixel in my display. A week ago I spotted 5 more of them, some close to the first one and some in a more distant area of the display.

What is this issue with the dead pixels? I mean I am quite sure I didn't contribute to it in the sense that I don't throw it or press it or treat it without care.

And prior to this MacBook Pro, I had another one which I returned to Apple two days after purchasing it because it had two dead pixels and in return I got this one that I currently have.

Anyone else has problems with dead pixels? Any suggestions on how this might have happened?

 

[HLdan]

Sounds like your screen is going bad. Apple's faulty pixel policy states if you have 5 or more they will replace the display. Call Apple or take it to your local Apple store.
Edit: Assuming you're still under warranty.

 

[Minimoose 360]

Please say you bought Applecare.

 

[losmani]

I am not under warranty anymore (1-year has passed), but this is really silly. I am going to take it some retail stores and see what they say, I just hope that it won't spread, or at least not fast!

 

[losmani]

One more thing, any idea (roughly) how much a display replacement would cost me (15inch display)?