Monitors (Page 7)
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the stand feels wobbly and the screen tilts forward too easily, is there a way to tighten it or do i need a new stand?
The SE2426H has a basic tilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment. The wobble is inherent to the lightweight design, but excessive forward …
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can i clean the screen on this dell with alcohol wipes? the microfiber cloth isn't getting these smudges off.
No. Using alcohol or glass cleaner will permanently damage the anti-glare coating on the IPS panel, creating cloudy patches or stripping the coating …
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the screen randomly goes black for a second then comes back, mostly when gaming, how do i stop this?
This is typically a handshake issue with AMD FreeSync. The monitor is momentarily losing sync with the graphics card when the frame rate fluctuates w…
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there's a faint but annoying high-pitched whine or buzz coming from the back of my monitor, is it defective?
That's coil whine from the monitor's power supply or internal components. It's common, not a defect that affects function, and is often triggered by …
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i'm trying to get 144hz on my dell se2426h but windows only shows 60hz as an option, what am i missing?
You're either using the wrong cable type (HDMI 1.4 instead of HDMI 2.0/DisplayPort) or the high refresh rate isn't enabled in both Windows AND the mo…
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my dell monitor has a single black pixel stuck on a bright color, can i fix it or do i need to return it?
That's a stuck pixel, not a dead pixel. It's receiving a signal but locked on one color, often due to a transistor briefly sticking. Use a soft, micr…
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the screen on my dell se2426h looks kinda washed out and colors are off, how do i fix the picture?
The default 'Standard' preset is often too bright and has poor color accuracy. You're likely seeing the effects of a high brightness/contrast setting…
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my new dell se2426h monitor says 'no hdmi signal' even though my pc is definitely on, what gives?
The monitor is powered but not receiving a valid video signal from your source. Most likely, the input source on the monitor is set to the wrong port…
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the stand on my kb272 wobbles a lot on my desk even after i tightened it
The primary instability is in the plastic neck-to-stand connection or the desk surface itself. The stand is lightweight by design. Remove the monitor…
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i can't get the 120hz option to show up in windows for my acer kb272, stuck at 60hz
You are using an older HDMI cable (likely HDMI 1.4) or have the monitor plugged into the wrong port on your PC (like a motherboard port instead of th…
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acer kb272 makes a faint buzzing sound that changes when i move windows around on the screen
This is coil whine. Electrical components on the monitor's internal power board vibrate under load. Changing the on-screen content changes the load. …
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my kb272 colors look washed out and dull compared to my old monitor on the same pc
The monitor is likely in a default preset like Standard or User mode with low saturation. The IPS panel's native color needs proper configuration. Pr…
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acer kb272 power button feels loose and sometimes doesn't turn on unless i press it just right
The tactile membrane switch behind the power button is failing or has poor contact. This is a known weak point on some units. This requires a precise…
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how do i clean the matte screen on my acer kb272 without ruining the coating?
Fingerprints and dust on the anti-glare coating. Using cleaners with alcohol or ammonia will permanently damage the matte finish. Power off and let t…
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acer kb272 screen keeps flickering at 120hz but is fine at 60hz, adaptive sync is on
The flickering observed on the Acer KB272 when pushed to 120Hz is typically a result of "signal instability" caused by bandwidth saturation. While th…
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my acer kb272 monitor just has a black screen but the power light is on, no signal message
The monitor is powered but not receiving a usable video signal from your PC. The input source is wrong or the cable/port is faulty. First, press the …
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the screen goes to sleep or turns off randomly even though my laptop is still on and active. how do i stop it from sleeping?
The monitor is likely losing its video signal briefly, causing it to enter power-saving mode. This is usually a flaky connection, a power-saving sett…
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my monitor has these weird faint lines or a shadowy patch on the screen that doesn't go away, only visible on certain colors.
That's likely pressure damage or a minor defect in the IPS panel itself, often from something pressing on the screen in the bag or from the "smart co…
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it works with my laptop but won't show anything from my nintendo switch or steam deck, just a no signal message.
The Switch and Steam Deck output video over USB-C, but they can be picky about power handshakes. The "No Signal" means the monitor isn't receiving a …
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how do i adjust the brightness? there's no buttons, just a little joystick thing and it's not doing what i think.
The single multi-direction joystick/button on the back or bottom edge controls the entire On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. It's not intuitive if you're …
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the built-in speakers on my mnn monitor sound tinny and awful, is there a way to make them louder or better?
The speakers in these ultra-slim monitors are basically tiny, low-power drivers. They're designed for basic system sounds in a pinch, not for media o…
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i plug it into my laptop with usb-c but it doesn't show up as a second monitor at all, just charges. what am i missing?
Your laptop's USB-C port likely only supports power and data, not DisplayPort Alt Mode (which carries the video signal). It's a port capability issue…
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the screen on my portable monitor flickers like crazy when i move the cable. is it already broken?
Yeah, this one's common. It's a loose connection, almost certainly in the cable or the port, not the panel itself. The signal is getting interrupted.…
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my mnn portable monitor turns on but the screen is just black, no backlight or anything, but the power light is on. what's the deal?
The monitor is getting power but the backlight isn't activating. This is almost always a cable or power delivery issue, not a dead screen. First, che…
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the monitor keeps saying 'entering power save mode' and going black even though my pc is on and playing a video
The monitor is not detecting a valid video signal from your graphics card. This is usually a cable, GPU setting, or power setting issue. Replace your…
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connected two computers, one usb-c and one hdmi, but the picture-in-picture mode is greyed out in the menu
PIP/PBP (Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture) has specific requirements. Both input signals must be active and within supported resolutions. First,…
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how do i clean the screen on this thing? the manual says not to use glass cleaner and i'm scared to touch it
Correct. The screen has a matte anti-glare coating. Harsh chemicals will permanently damage this coating, creating smears or dull spots. Power off th…
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the picture looks washed out and colors are bad when i connect my nintendo switch via hdmi
The "washed out" appearance on the Dell S2722QC when connected to a Nintendo Switch is typically caused by a mismatch in RGB range—specifically, the …
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my monitor makes a faint high-pitched whining or buzzing noise, seems to come from the back left
That is coil whine from the power supply components. It's common with internal power supplies and is often related to the brightness setting. Adjust …
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the usb ports on the side of my monitor don't work when i'm connected with hdmi, is this broken?
Your monitor is not broken. This is a common misunderstanding of how integrated USB hubs function in displays. The HDMI cable is designed exclusively…
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dell s2722qc won't wake up from sleep when my macbook is connected via usb-c, have to unplug and replug it
The Dell S2722QC utilizes a single USB-C cable for both Power Delivery (PD) and DisplayPort Alt Mode. The "failure to wake" occurs because the monito…
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my dell s2722qc screen just flickers black randomly for a second, especially when i move the mouse, what’s up with that?
This is a known USB-C handshake issue with the integrated hub. The monitor is briefly losing the video signal. First, disable the monitor's power sav…
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the 165hz refresh rate option is greyed out in windows, it only shows 100hz max over hdmi
You are using an HDMI cable or port that does not support the bandwidth required for 3440x1440 at 165Hz. The monitor's HDMI 2.0 ports are limited to …
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how do i clean the screen on this thing? the manual says to not use anything and i'm scared to damage the coating
The monitor has a standard matte anti-glare coating that can be smeared or damaged by ammonia, alcohol, or abrasive cloths. Power off and unplug the …
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i keep getting 'displayport no signal' or it randomly goes black for a second on my odyssey g5
This is a handshake failure between the GPU and monitor, often caused by cable issues, incorrect source settings, or power management. First, enable …
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the stand wobbles way too much on my desk, just typing makes the screen shake, is this normal?
This is normal for the stock stand. It has a single, narrow neck and a relatively small footprint, offering minimal stability for the large 34-inch p…
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my odyssey g5 makes a constant high-pitched buzzing or coil whine noise from the back, it's really annoying
This is coil whine from the monitor's internal power supply components, most audible when the refresh rate is high and brightness is not at 100%. The…
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the screen on my g5 is washed out and colors look terrible, no matter what hdmi cable or computer i use
The monitor is likely stuck in a limited color space mode, like sRGB, or the Black Equalizer setting is set too high, crushing detail. Access the mon…
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i'm getting a weird flickering or screen flashing on my odyssey g5, especially in games or with g-sync enabled
This is typically an adaptive sync (FreeSync) handshake or compatibility issue, or a defective DisplayPort cable causing signal instability. First, d…
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my samsung odyssey g5 34 inch monitor won't turn on, the power button just flashes and nothing comes on the screen
The monitor is receiving power but failing to initialize its backlight or signal processing. The flashing power LED indicates a power supply or mainb…
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is there a way to clean the screen without damaging it? the anti-glare coating seems weird.
You're right to be careful. The screen has a strong matte anti-glare coating that can look speckled or "dirty" even when clean, and harsh cleaners ca…
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the monitor won't turn on at all, no power light, nothing. i've checked the outlet.
No power light means it's not getting any electricity. The internal power supply or a fuse is likely dead, or there's a break in the power cord conne…
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can i use a monitor arm with the vg248qg? the stand takes up too much space.
Absolutely. The stand is removable, and the monitor has a standard VESA mount pattern, but there's a specific plastic cover you need to deal with fir…
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my screen keeps going black for a second then coming back, especially when gaming.
That's the monitor losing sync with the signal. It's usually a cable issue, a bandwidth problem, or a feature like G-Sync/Adaptive-Sync acting up. St…
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the colors look really washed out and terrible compared to my old monitor on the same pc.
The VG248QG uses a TN panel, which has worse color reproduction and viewing angles than IPS monitors. Out of the box, its default settings are also o…
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the monitor makes a faint high-pitched buzzing or whining noise, is that normal?
Yeah, this one's common. It's coil whine from the power supply or backlight circuitry inside the monitor. It's not dangerous, just annoying. The whin…
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how do i get 144hz on my vg248qg? windows only shows 60hz as an option in display settings.
Windows is defaulting to a basic display driver or you're using the wrong cable/port. The monitor can do 144Hz, but you have to set it up correctly. …
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my asus vg248qg just has a black screen but the power light is on, no image at all.
The monitor is getting power but isn't receiving a valid video signal it can display. It's almost always the cable or the source, not the monitor its…
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the joystick control on the back feels super loose and wobbly, is it supposed to be like that or is mine broken?
The joystick on this model has a very light, almost floppy feel by design. It's not a positive-click mechanism like some other brands. Test its funct…
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the screen has these weird dark smudges or shadows in the corners that don't go away, especially on a gray background.
You're describing panel uniformity issues common to VA panels: backlight bleed (white glow) in corners and VA glow/darkening (dark smudges), which ar…