Is this a dead pixel?

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Is this a dead pixel?

Hi. I have what I think is a dead pixel on my 21.5 inch iMac. It's obviously hard to spot, but annoying anyway. I was able to take a picture where you can actually see the three rgb subpixels, and it strangely looks more like a tiny bit of dirt: http://imgur.com/yGNRyhS (see it full size to check the subpixels).

What do you guys think? Dead pixel? Or dirt under the glass? I bought it less than two months ago, do you think I should try to return it?

Thanks for your help.

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iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Mar 10, 2014 4:48 PM

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den.thed

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Mar 10, 2014 5:27 PM in response to gajonormal

If you have had it for less than 15 days, return if for a replacement or full refund.

Ifr not, then see > About LCD display pixel anomalies

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Mar 10, 2014 6:13 PM in response to den.thed

Thanks for the reply.

I bought it almost two months ago, so a replacement or full refund is out of the question.

I saw your link and I'm guessing it could be a "foreign material trapped within the screen", but that's where I wanted your opinion. I'm not sure what it is.

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den.thed

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Mar 10, 2014 6:55 PM in response to gajonormal

It looks more like "Foreign Material" that a stuck or dead pixel to me.

As per the last paragraph, your only option is to take it in...

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gajonormal Author

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Mar 11, 2014 6:09 PM in response to den.thed

You're probably right. Problem is I'll have to take it back to the store, they'll have to open it and clean the screen, I'll likely be without a computer for at least a few days. Tons of trouble for a little pixel that many people don't notice unless I point it out. On the other hand, it's a lousy feeling to have spent so much money on a new iMac and end up with a less than perfect display.

Thanks for your help, anyway.

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