Heres how it is

If you have less than 6 'dead pixels' then I'm sorry but you're out of luck for a replacement. They'll replace it if you have even 1 'bright pixels'. Look at your monitor carefully because this part is critical and very important.

You may refer the Dell LCD Display Pixel Guidelines as per link below to determine your LCD screen dead pixel issue
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/...8/%7Bdoclang%7D

If I'm in your situation right now, I'd call dell up. They'll clarify it for you whether its eligible for a replacement or not.

So they procedure would be like this. Call Dell at 1800-88-0022

You would need to give them your 'order number' from the original monitor box it came with. Starts from 900XXXXXX. They'll verify your monitor's warranty for you. And the rest, just follow the instructions from the technical support person.

Hope that helps. Good luck!