Dead Pixel Syndrome

It appears that in every LCD device there can be a problem with the screen called dead pixel syndrome or so I would like to call it. When this happens one pixel of the screen is burnt in one colour. This happens a very small percentage of the time, but it does happen. This can happen with any LCD device. Now this may be very distracting when playing your DS, and you will be able to return it and get another one through the warranty. Nintendo has released this statement about the problem:

"With a small number of Nintendo DS screens, one or two dots on the screen may appear to be "stuck" on a particular color, such as white or red. This effect is caused when a particular pixel (the dots that make up the screen) is not working properly, even with the high quality standards set by LCD manufacturers. You will find this situation is common in many LCD devices, (PC monitors, televisions, cell phones, etc.).

It's important to understand that this issue will remain limited to the pixels you have already noticed. The problem will not get any worse and you should not expect to see the problem in any other areas of the screen.

We suggest that you use your system for a few weeks to determine whether this interferes with your enjoyment of game play. If, after using your system for awhile, you feel that this tiny dot is too distracting, the Nintendo DS does carry a one-year warranty. We are happy to inspect and, if necessary, fix your system at no charge within the warranty period."

It sounds like Nintendo just doesn't want people returning thier DS's, I would strongly advise just going to the palce you bought it and returning it ASAP and getting another one. Regardless of whether you don't find it that much of a problem. You paid just as much as everyone else you should have the same quality one as them.

Source: IGN

-Ultimate Zelda Guru