Dead Pixel Agony Ideapad S300

Hello everyone! I have a Lenovo S300 laptop. It's still a month old. The product went smoothly but after a one month, a bright yellow vertical line appeared at the left side of the screen. Then after 4 days (now), a green vertical line appeared at the right side (it just turned yellow while I'm typing this). I am worried right now because some might appear! What should I do about this? [I still have my warranty because it's still a month old.] Will the warranty cover LCD replacement? Will I spend an amount to fix this?

hi itsmekevin01,
Sorry to hear about the situation,
For lines Appearing on the screen at early age of the computer,
as long as it does not show physical damage like Visible Crack, Dents or scratches.
I'm pretty sure the Lenovo Tech Person who will examine the unit will be able to tell if its a device defect or Physical damage,
I would suggest as early as now Call Lenovo Technical Support In your Location for Assistance
Philippines
180089086389 (Domestic Toll Free)
180014410659 (International Toll Free)
Hope this helps,
Cheers!
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