1 Dead Pixel =(

[Scott1220]

I just bought a brand new laptop 3 days ago and it has 1 dead pixel. Should I exchange for a new one?

If I do exchange it does anybody know how to wipe all my data off the computer? My laptop did not include a re-install CD.

Thanks, -Scott

[Locke]

You can return to retailers or manufacturers (depending on which you got it from) depending on their policies. Some have zero tolerance, some will allow a certain amount of dead pixels before doing returns or replacements. You should try to fix it before doing this, however. This is the basic method with no risk: http://www.flexcode.org/lcd2.html