Dirt Under 3GS Screen, Will Apple replace?

Hey all,
I got my 3GS at launch and there is now alot of dirt under the screen, makes it a bit hard to see in daylight and gets really annoying. The rest of the iPhone is in PERFECT condition. Will Apple replace it? I live far from an Apple store so it is a pain to go and I don't want to waste my time. I had a 3G that I used for a year before the 3GS and never had a dust problem.
Thanks in advance,
Alex

So, for example, environmental things like being a construction worker and getting that road dust in the phone, yes technically it's not you putting the dust in but you have placed the phone in conditions that most likely will result in dust under the screen...
That or if you always put it in your pocket that is dirty or dusty or has lots of lint... if you end up getting lint under the screen that would still be considered user created.
Clearly not all blemishes can be avoided but the ones that are certainly due to the conditions you place the phone in are not typically covered.
Of course you could get a really nice Genius Bar tech

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