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What are these 2 dots on iPad screen?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 3, 2023 5:10 AM

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Posted on Jun 20, 2024 5:13 PM

I had these two dots show up yesterday. No real answer online. Tried restarting, but nothing. Some “dead” pixels can be “fixed” by gently pressing on them, but this didn’t help. So, I thought if both dots were dead pressing between them might turn them back on. It worked! Pressed the screen between the two dots and now they’re gone.

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Jun 20, 2024 5:13 PM in response to Gabriela0902

I had these two dots show up yesterday. No real answer online. Tried restarting, but nothing. Some “dead” pixels can be “fixed” by gently pressing on them, but this didn’t help. So, I thought if both dots were dead pressing between them might turn them back on. It worked! Pressed the screen between the two dots and now they’re gone.

Mar 23, 2024 5:12 PM in response to rbtbr

I have exactly the same problem - two dots like on the photos provided by users above in the same area of the screen.

I bought my iPad Pro in March 2022 so it worked just 2 years before having this problem. Of course, I no longer have a warranty but I believe that if so many people experience the same problem, Apple should fix it for free as this is definitely a manufacturing bug.

Nov 3, 2023 5:24 AM in response to Ermentrout

As illustrated, you are seeing inconsistencies in the screen backlight diffuser. If the inconsistencies are an issue, the only remedy is replacement of the iPad screen assembly.


Be aware that the screen is the single most expensive component of your iPad. Unless you have benefit of an active AppleCare+ plan, an out of warranty repair will be expensive:

iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support

What are these 2 dots on iPad screen?

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