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Common problems
The following table provides general information about common monitor problems
you might encounter and the possible solutions:
Common symptoms
Possible solutions
No video/Power LED off
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Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is
properly connected and secure.
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Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical
equipment.
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Verify if the device required more than 65W power charging.
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Ensure that the power button is pressed.
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Ensure that the USB Type-C cable is not damage.
No video/Power LED on
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Increase brightness controls using the OSD.
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Perform monitor self-test feature check.
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Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
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Verify if the USB Type-C interface of the device can support DP alternate
mode.
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Set Windows to Projection mode.
Poor focus
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Eliminate video extension cables.
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Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.
Missing pixels
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Cycle power On-off.
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Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD
technology.
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For more information about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell
Support site at
https://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Stuck-on pixels
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Cycle power On-off.
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Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD
technology.
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For more information about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell
Support site at:
https://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Brightness problems
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Adjust brightness controls using OSD.
Synchronization problems
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Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled
screen appears in self-test mode.
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Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
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Restart the computer in safe mode.
Safety related issues
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Do not perform any troubleshooting step.
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Contact Dell immediately.
Intermittent problems
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Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is
connected properly and is secure.
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Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent
problem occurs in self-test mode.