Help to identify - stuck/dead pixel or dust

Hi all,
I bought recently an Ipad 2 (16gb). After few hours I have noticed 1 grayish pixel just near to the middle of screen. It is gray, I have a feeling it appeard right after I upgraded to 4.3.3. or (5), but when the screen is off, the pixel seems to be bigger and it is white.
What could it be?
Thanks for your hints.

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