Mysterious Orange Dot

Mentra Said:

"Mysterious Orange Dot : There like an orange dot on my iPad 9, it’s to the right of the close button and below the volume buttons. I can see it faintly but I can see it clearly in the sun. What is this dot? It’s not on my screen, it’s on the black part or whatever."

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Your Screen is Failing:

From what you have reported, your screen is apparently failing. So, It is time for a new screen. If you have not had this replaced by a third-party, then it might be replaceable by Apple, free-of-charge --but that it Apple's call.

erhaps this is a Faulty Device?:

How old is this iPad? Note that you have a one-year, out-of-the-box, limited-warranty with this. So, if it is covered under warranty, then see if you can get the screen replaced free-of-charge. Being faulty, it likely would be nothing on you. Ask Apple Support for a new screen.

Apple Contact Us Info:

• Contact Us - Choose Locations
• Proceed from there as Necessary
• Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, calls are taking a bit linger to get through. And, that makes sense, because many are at home working out-of-the-house or are taking classes over-the-web, this they have more time on their hands to contact Apple Support. So, it might take a bit to get through to Apple Support. But, just stay on the line, and someone will be with you

The “dot” that you can see is nothing to worry about - and is simply one of several sensors that are built-in to the bezel that surrounds the visible area of the screen.

The dot that you describe is the ambient light sensor; this sensor is often visible in direct sunlight - or very bright indoor lighting.

Is this a cellular model iPad?

I wouldn't jump to that conclusion yet. Note they said it is NOT on the screen.

Show us a photo of this dot, please.