how do i turn off the annoying blue power light on the bottom of my dell s2421hs? it's too bright in a dark room.

— asked by Alex

Quick answer: The white/blue LED power indicator on the front bezel can be disabled through the On-Screen Display (OSD) settings. It is a software control.

Diagnosis

The white/blue LED power indicator on the front bezel can be disabled through the On-Screen Display (OSD) settings. It is a software control.

How to Fix It

Press the physical button on the bottom-right rear of the monitor to open the OSD. Navigate using the joystick. Go to the 'Others' menu (the icon looks like a page). Select 'Power LED'. Change the setting from 'On' to 'Off'. The light will turn off immediately.

If That Didn't Work

If the 'Power LED' option is greyed out, you may be in a preset display mode that locks some settings. First, go to Display > Preset Modes and select 'Standard'. Then return to the 'Others' menu to access the Power LED setting.

Heads Up

With the light off, you will have no visual indicator that the monitor is in standby versus powered off. Listen for the relay click when you press the power button, or look for a faint backlight glow in a dark room to confirm it's on.

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