Dell PC, Laptop Support: How To Fix Display Issues With Dell Monitors At Home

Dell laptop display issue fix
(Last Updated On: November 7, 2022)

Dell has become a preferred brand for laptop and PC users in India and global markets. The PC brand has been bringing in good options for performance-oriented users and is proactively releasing new models in different lineups targeting all segments of users. For budget and mid-range consumers demanding high-end performance, the Dell Vostro and Inspiron series offer the best options. Whereas, for high-end consumers and gaming professionals, the Dell XPS and Alienware laptop lineups have suitable models.  

Dell PCs are also all potent and offer a premium-class user experience. What gives Dell an edge over other PC brands in India is the widely available support ecosystem and post-sale services to help users resolve any issue with their laptops and PCs.  Dell also offers remote support services to laptop and PC users to minimize the visits to a nearby service center in case of any issue with the hardware or firmware.

One of the common issues with Dell laptops and PCs that can be easily fixed at home without necessarily heading to an authorized service station is the display issue. This is a random issue where in the screen doesn’t turn on or you see a blank or black screen. In some cases, the images displayed on the Dell laptops and PCs could be distorted and blurry and in other cases, you might see horizontal or vertical lines on the screen.

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If you aren’t aware of the quick fixes that can easily help fixing display issues with Dell PCs, you are at the right place. We have listed down the troubleshooting steps to resolve display issues with Dell PCs in this article.

Quick Troubleshooting Steps To Fix And Resolve Display Issues With Dell Monitors

Step 1: The first step would be to check if there is any physical damage on the laptop or PC’s screen. If there is any visible crack, you might have to get the panel replaced. If there is no display breakage, you can move to step 2.

Step 2: Try to plug in the Dell monitor (for PC) to any other wall outlet. Also, do not supply power using a power strip or surge protector to check if the display turns up.

Step 3: If the above step doesn’t work, try bypassing Dell docking station. Connect the Dell PC monitor to the computer using an HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB Type Cm and other supported video cables.

Step 4: Try changing the video source of the Dell monitor using the menu buttons on the monitor. Change the brightness and contrast levels. This should fix the temporary issues with the display configurations.

DELL laptop display issue fix

Step 5: If still you see a black/ black display or blurred images, check the monitor as a stand alone device and see if its working properly.

Step 6: Try downloading or updating the display drivers to the latest version,

Step 7: If the display issue persists, run the Support Assist hardware test for the video card. If there is some issue with the panel and it fails the test, you would need to contact Dell technical support for a permanent fix.

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