Stuck pixel

I have an Intel 17ich iMac, which had the famous vertical line problem. I have just recently phoned Apple and they said they would fix it even though it is out of warranty, which was great. I was really pleased as these lines were making the thing unusable. I send it in to the nearest Apple authorised repair shop were I live. And I got it back a week later every thing is great. But then noticed a stuck pixel. Not sure if it was there from the start. Anyway I don’t know whether to send it back or just put up with it. It’s no ware near as bad as having vertical lines but it does bother me as it is a perfect looking screen other than the one pixel. I was reading on Wikipedia that a class A LCD screen is the only one that you can take back to the manufactures if it has any slight problem. What I am trying to say is, am I being fussy or should I try sending it back again? I don’t think they would repair one stuck pixel.
Thanks for any help

From my experience it's hit and miss with a single stuck pixel. It often depends on where is the pixel located and whether it's a bright color or not. If it's not too bothersome you may just deal with it as is. However if it distracts you a lot call Apple and see what they say. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1721
George

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