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How to Run the Dell D2720DS Monitor Self-Test

Summary: This article provides information about running the self-test on Dell D2720DS monitors.

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Instructions

Monitor Self-Test

The D2720DS monitor has a self-test (burn-in mode) that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, video cable, video card, drivers, or computer.


Steps for running the self-test:

  1. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor and turn off your monitor.
  2. Press and hold button 5 (Figure 1), then press the power button to turn on the monitor.
    Dell D2720DS Monitor Button
    Figure 1

    The monitor starts the self-test (burn-in mode).
  3. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities as the display turns to red, green, blue, black, and white automatically.
  4. Press the power button to exit the self-test.


If you do not detect any screen abnormalities while using the self-test tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check your video cable, video card, drivers, and computer.

Affected Products

Dell D2720DS
Article Properties
Article Number: 000188983
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 20 Sept 2024
Version:  4
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