Asus PB278q, 1 dead pixel. Worth Returning?

eric4277

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My PB278Q arrived with a single dead pixel in the upper left corner of the monitor. I only notice it during firefox, since it is in the bottom of my first tab. In gaming, I have only gamed for about 30min on it so far, it seems unnoticeable.

Should I send it back and risk getting a worse monitor or just stick with it?
 
Asus Policy
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Since LCD panel is made up of millions of micro electronic pixels, if one pixel no longer functions normally, it will become a bright or dark dot. By ISO 13406-2 standards, ASUS conforms to the acceptance level between 3 to 5 defective bright/dark pixels. In order to deliver ultimate vision experience to ASUS customer, if your panel is less than or equal to the above number of dots, then, it is considered as an acceptable LCD monitor.In addition, the Premium Range of ASUS LCDs offers a unique Zero Bright Dot (ZBD) warranty.Please refer to ASUS LCD Monitor Bright/Dark Dot Warranty Table below.
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Monitor Standard Return Policy

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•Return for replacement within: 30 days
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•Any monitor that has been found to be damaged due to physical abuse or misuse.