Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor. NOTE: Before using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped with your monitor and printed on the product.
Views of P2425D Monitor Front view Front view Figure 1. Components and descriptions. Table 1. Label Description Power LED indicator Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and is functioning. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode.
Use to control the OSD menu. For more information, see monitor Regulatory label (including MyDell QR See this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. The code, serial number, and Service Tag label) Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your monitor and access warranty information.
Bottom view 5 6 7 Bottom view Figure 3. Components and descriptions. Table 3. Label Description Security-lock slot Secure your monitor using a security lock (purchased separately) to (based on Kensington Security Slot) prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor. Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). Power connector Stand-lock feature Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3x6 mm screw (screw not...
Major components of P2425D monitor Major components of P2425D Figure 4.
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USB board Stand base NOTE: For replacement of power cord, connectivity cable and external power supply (if applicable), contact Dell: Go to Dell Support Site. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom-right corner of the page.
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the Dell-supplied cables inside the box. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance if non-Dell cables are used.
Disassembly and reassembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians in the EMEA region. Dell prohibits users from disassembling the monitor, and any damage caused by unauthorized servicing will not be covered under the warranty.
Removing the stand Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Removing the stand Figure 9. Steps Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion at the edge of the desk. While keeping the release button pressed, pull the stand out. Lift the stand assembly up and away from the monitor.
Installing the stand Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Installing the stand Figure 10. Steps Align and place the stand riser on the stand base. Open the screw handle at the bottom of the stand base and turn it clockwise to secure the stand assembly. Pull the stand head into the VESA recess of monitor.
Removing the back cover Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Remove the stand. Removing the back cover Figure 11. Steps Remove the four screws (M4x10) that secure the back cover to the chassis assembly. Using the plastic scribe, pry the back cover starting from the bottom edge of the monitor. Disconnect the LENS cable from the connector on the middle frame Disconnect the keypad cable from the connector on the main board.
Steps Connect the keypad cable to the connector on main board and connect LENS cable to the connector on middle frame. Align the screw holes on the back cover with the screw holes on the monitor, and gently press along the sides to snap the back cover into place.
Removing the keypad board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Removing the keypad board Figure 15. Steps Disconnect the keypad board cables from the connector on the keypad board. Remove the three screws (M2x2) on the keypad board that secure the keypad board to the monitor.
Steps Align the screw holes on the keypad board with the screw holes on the monitor. Replace the three screws (M2x2) that secure the keypad board to the monitor. Connect the keypad cable and LENS cable to the connector on the keypad board. Next steps Install the back...
Removing the LENS board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Removing the LENS board Figure 17. Steps Remove the screw (M2x2) on the LENS board that secures the LENS board to the monitor. Lift the LENS board off the monitor.
Installing the LENS board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Installing the LENS board Figure 18. Steps Align the screw holes on the LENS board to the screw holes on the monitor. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the LENS board to the monitor. Next steps Install the back...
Removing the USB hub Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Removing the USB hub Figure 19. Steps Peel the tapes on the metal frame and panel. Remove the two screws (D3x5) on the USB hub that secures the USB hub to the monitor. Disconnect USB cable from the connector on the main board and remove torsion spring on USB hub.
Installing the USB hub Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Installing the USB hub Figure 20. Steps Align and place the USB hun on the monitor. Connect the USB cable to the connector on main board. Replace the two tapes and two screws (D3x5) that secure the USB hub to the monitor.
Removing the metal frame Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Remove the USB hub. Removing the metal frame Figure 21. Steps Remove the two tapes on the metal frame and disconnect lightbar cable on the connector of the panel and converter board .
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Remove the two screws (M3x4) that secure the metal frame to the panel. Removing the metal frame Figure 22.
Installing the metal frame Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Installing the metal frame Figure 23. Steps Replace the two screws (M3x4) that secure the metal frame on the panel. Connect the lightbar cable to the connector on panel and converter board. Installing the metal frame Figure 24.
Adhere the four tapes onto the metal frame. Installing the metal frame Figure 25. Next steps Install the hub. Install the back cover. Install the stand. Follow the procedure in After working inside your monitor.
Removing the system board and power board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Remove the hub. Remove the metal frame. Removing the system board and power board Figure 26.
Steps Remove the Mylar on the system board and the power board. Remove the four screws (D3x7) that secure the power board to the chassis. Remove the three screws (D3x7) and one screw (M4x8) that secure the system board to the chassis. Disconnect the power cable and two display cables from the connectors on system board and the power board.
Installing the system board and power board Prerequisites Follow the procedure in Before working inside your monitor. Installing the system board and power board Figure 28. Steps Replace the power cable and two display cables to the connectors on system board and the power board. Replace the four screws (D3x7) on the power board to the chassis.
Adhere the mylar tape on the system board and the power board. Installing the system board and power board Figure 30. Next steps Install the metal frame. Install the hub. Install the back cover. Install the stand. Follow the procedure in After working inside your monitor.
Troubleshooting Safety instructions WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor includes a built-in diagnostic tool to help you identify whether the screen abnormality is due to an issue with the monitor itself or with your computer and video card. To run the built-in diagnostics: Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). Press the joystick button to launch the OSD Main Menu.
LCD screen has spots Cycle power On-Off. Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. For more information about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Display Pixel Guidelines. Stuck-on pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power On-Off.
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Safety related issues Visible signs of smoke or Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. sparks immediately. Contact Dell Intermittent problems Monitor malfunctions on Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is and off connected properly and is secure.
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Common symptoms What you experience Possible solutions No video at HDMI/ When connected to some Unplug the HDMI/DisplayPort cable from dongle/docking device, then DisplayPort port dongle/docking device at plug the docking HDMI/DisplayPort cable into the laptop. the port, there is no video when unplugging/plugging the cable from the laptop...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems Table 8. Common symptoms What you experience Possible solutions USB interface is not USB peripherals are not • Check if your monitor is turned on. working working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. •...
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see Contact Support at Dell Support Site. NOTE: Availability varies by country, region, or product, and some services may not be available in your country. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing...
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