Curious question about sleep light.

Currently loving my new 2011 17" MBP, it's been completely great, no problems at all.
I'm just curious about one little thing. My sleep light, seems a little dimmer on the right half. Looking at it at different angles seems to make it look "full". I was just wondering if this is the normal?
Like I said, I love the computer, and I don't plan on returning it because of this, I'm simply curious if this is what it's supposed to look like.
I'm thinking perhaps there's some dust or something in there affecting how it looks at certain angles.

I just got the new 15' mbp myself an have had no problems.
Except the issue you have. Although mine seems like its lost lighting on left side. Its very very minor but I can tell, which bothers me becuase I'v paid $2000 for it brand new for a reason (to look brand new).
Have you had problems with it since than?
An also wondering if you could would you exchange it for a brand new one because I do have 14 days to take back?

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