Dirt behind the display

there is a small mark of dirt or something behind the glass. it's only small (maybe 2mm in length and width) but it is quite annoying. my question is, would this be a warranty issue? if it is, how long should i anticipate being away from my computer while the repair is carried out?
it's a 13" macbook pro and less than 6 months old. i have applecare.
thanks much
ian

Something behind the glass like this sounds like it could be a manufacturing defect, and should certainly be covered by your Applecare. The cure will likely be to replace the display. You will have to talk to the Apple Store and see what they could do for you. It may be possible to order the part and then to arrange to do the repair at a time that is convenient to you. In the US we can generally get a two day turnaround from the Apple Repair Depot, but I don't know what the situation would be in England.
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