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Possible dead pixel?
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Try this:
Turn your brightness setting to complete darkness and leave it like that for 5min... then turn your brightness setting to the maximum and see if the pixel change or "repaired."
good advice pika 
OP: i suggest downloading a pixel test tool http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/10793
If it's only three weeks old and is indeed a dead pixel, I suggest calling Apple up or going into the genius bar. Tell them it really bothers you to the point where its preventing you from enjoying your computer and hopefully they exchange it
OP: i suggest downloading a pixel test tool http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/10793
If it's only three weeks old and is indeed a dead pixel, I suggest calling Apple up or going into the genius bar. Tell them it really bothers you to the point where its preventing you from enjoying your computer and hopefully they exchange it
Interesting, I have the same issue. I have had my MBP for about a month and there is a red dot on the screen. I took a snap shot and it appears on the snap shot, as well. Actually, it's always there, regardless of what is showing on the screen. I changed to different wall papers, as well. Any ideas?
good advice pika
OP: i suggest downloading a pixel test tool http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/10793
If it's only three weeks old and is indeed a dead pixel, I suggest calling Apple up or going into the genius bar. Tell them it really bothers you to the point where its preventing you from enjoying your computer and hopefully they exchange it
Tried that and it didn't show up as an obvious dead pixel, looks like a spec of something under the screen cover, but can't tell.
Tried that and it didn't show up as an obvious dead pixel, looks like a spec of something under the screen cover, but can't tell.
could be dust then. If that's the case pixel flashing programs won't help. I suggest taking it to an Apple store and they might just replace your screen or macbook. Dust is usually a prime candidate for replacement
If its a black dot its either a piece of small dust particle underneath the display or a dead pixel (dead are black dots and stuck pixels are different colored dots).
If its either dust particle or the dead pixel, the only thing you can do is to live with it.
If its either dust particle or the dead pixel, the only thing you can do is to live with it.
I had 3 specks of dust under my screen and Apple replaced it.
hmmm, I'm not sure yet whether I will get it replaced or not.
Now is a really bad time anyway as I need my laptop in the close future, and I don't have an apple shop anywhere near me, just independent retailers.
Can I do it via phone and courier?
I do all my repairs and service via mail-in because the Apple store is 2hr+ from my location. And I meant they replaced my screen, not the entire computer.