A dead pixel is a tiny rectangular spot on your smartphone’s display that stays black regardless of what is being shown on the screen. Unlike other display issues, a dead pixel is essentially a “broken” transistor that fails to supply power to the individual pixel, leaving it permanently dark. This can be very distracting, especially…

Updated March 2026  •  8 min read  •  All iPad Models 1. Introduction You unlock your iPad and there it is  a white dot sitting on an otherwise perfect display. Frustrating, especially on a device that costs hundreds of dollars. The good news: not every white dot means your screen is dying. It could be…