Dead Center Dead Pixel

I have owned my 30" monitor for a little over a month. however when I went to show it off a bit and played a DVD, one dead pixel almost dead center. It is amazing on how such a small thing can make a huge difference. The pixel seems it largest when you start a power point show or i-movie presentation ( black screen with one little white dot) I wish I noticed it earlier. It really is most apparent when there is a lot of black on the screen.
Does anyone know any steps I can take to resolve this issue? I tried rubbing it, flashing red green and blue. Do I have a case to return it? Any apple care issues?
Thanks for all your help
Signed pixel the size of your head.
Thanks for all your help
Signed pixel the size of your head.
PS with all this said I am very grateful to own such a beautiful piece of hardware.

I have the same issue, except my pixel is just a little off center. I went through hardware tests, software tests with Apple over the phone. After a total of 1.5 hours of troubleshooting, we came to the conclusion that I may have to live with my bad pixel.
Goto this address for more info:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=22194
Here's a copy of the Apple Chat with Apple support that I had as a followup to the case # I opened with them:
Agent:
Thank you for contacting Apple iMac Chat support. my name is Samuel. may i have a moment to access your records in our database?
Agent:
Hi Jason , can you update me about the issue while I pull up your case notes
Jason:
case # 61609896, I finished the archive and install process as suggested. Still have a pixel error on my screen. What next?
Agent:
Okay
Jason:
I have a pixel error on my screen. Doesn't go away with re-install of software, performed hardware check - no problems. Tried creating new user, same problem.
Agent:
As I understand , even after archive & install you see still see the pixel appears , right ?
Jason:
correct
Agent:
Let me check what best I can do for you
Agent:
At this point , If you suspect your display contains a high number of pixel anomalies, take your Apple product to an Apple Authorized Service Provider for closer examination.
Agent:
Let me send you an article
Agent:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=22194
Agent:
i have just now pushed a page to the right of the chat window, have you received it?
Jason:
yes
Agent:
I hope , I was helpful in giving some information , Is there anything else i may assist you with ?
Jason:
so, this article says that if I have just a few pixels that are not working correctly, than those imperfections are considered acceptable? and a replacement or repair is not covered under the warranty?
Agent:
There may be a charge for the evaluation. but if found as hardware then the repair is surely covered by Apple
Jason:
do i need to call an apple store ahead of time before I bring in my iMac?
Agent:
Make an appointment before you take it
Jason:
ok
Agent:
I hope , I was helpful in giving some information , Is there anything else i may assist you with ?
Jason:
no
Jason:
thanks for your help
Agent:
Thank you for using Apple Chat support. Have a great day.I also like to mention about Apple's online Knowledge Base articles at, http://search.info.apple.com/, http://discussions.apple.com. Also, Mac Help viewer provides guidelines on solving common issues and usage of applications.
Chat Session Ended, Goodbye.
I hope this helps you.

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