HELP!my MacBook suddenly has a deadpixel. There's no accidental damage

I have MacBookPro 15 inch mid-2010, suddenly without any accidental damage, there's a deadpixel in my screen. the color is green. one line pixel at the right side. how to fix it?
I found an information that mention a mandatory about graphic card for macbook mid-2010, is that related to my problem?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
The graphic card problem has nothing to do with your problem, because your display has got a dead pixel. As it's only one pixel, probably Apple will refuse to replace the screen, but you won't lose anything trying it. Make a backup before taking it in

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