davidmiller77,

* Power off the monitor
* Disconnect the power cord from the monitor
* Disconnect all monitor cords from the PC video card
* While disconnected, press and hold the monitor power button down for 3 seconds
* Reconnect the VGA cord from the monitor to the PC video card
* Reconnect the power cord to the monitor
* Power on the monitor if it does not power on by itself
* Press the Input Source Select button to choose VGA. Any difference?

Thanks Chris, unfortunately problem is still there.

Get the monitor replaced. If you only have a monitor order number, you should contact Customer Service. If your monitor was purchased tied to a Dell PC, contact Technical Support. They will need the following -
Name:
Email Address:
Shipping address:
Phone number:
Monitor Order number or PC Service Tag number if purchased with a PC:
PPID Serial: CNOCU8897161883DA765
Manf Date: March 13, 2008
Part Number: CU889
Description: DIS,FPL,22,2208WFP,BLK,DAO
Age ~ 1.4 Yrs -or- 16.7 Mths -or- 509 Days old 
Reason:

I appreciate the assistance. However, after being extremely positive to he agent who was trying to help my situation, I am very disappointed in Dell customer service.

The agent on the phone, whose name I couldn't make out was overly rude and un-helpful in creating a solution. The only solution he had was 'buy a new monitor.' and would not discuss any warranty or repair options.

I asked to be transfered to a supervisior and was placed on hold for 46 minutes, then line was picked up and terminated. I have recommended Dell in the past as being the Toyota Camry of computers for their reliability, however I will never purchase nor recommend a Dell product again.

I need the following sent to me in a Private Conversation -
Shipping address:
Phone number:
Monitor Order number:

I have the same issue. Customer service is a joke. Is there anythig else I can do? This monitor is 18 months old and used VERY little. I also get a flashing amber light on my XPS 720 power button. I have to pull power cord for 30 minutes and plug back in and  then it usually come up. I paid a good chunk of change for this system and I feel I waisted my money. Dell used to be THE PC company to buy from but I do not know what happened. My company is in the process of buying new computers and servers and all of our old stuff is Dell and had good luck with them but I feel we may need to explore other options. This might not be the place to post this but I felt like saying whats on my mind. Thanks

Have you tried the monitor on another system to verify if the issue is with the monitor or the system?

I have the same problem as davidmiller77.

The power lights are on but the screen is black. When I press the power button off, then on, the monitor makes a fuzz noise while auto-detect icon shows up and I can see my desktop for about two seconds. Then all goes black and the noise goes away. I've connected the monitor to two computers and get the same result.

Dell UltraSharp 2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor purchased with an XPS 420 and under warranty.

I have had endless correspondence with customer service via email with no resolution. I have the distinct impression my dialog is with people who do not read much of anything I say but rather respond from cue cards. Perhaps they are hoping to stall me until the warranty expires.

I called and spoke to someone in the technical department, give him my Service and Express Tags. He told me to use the other port and when I said I had already tried that I was cut off and no one called me back.

I first reported the problem to Dell 9/17/2009 and have got absolutely nowhere. What I do have is mounting frustration and anger at Dell.

I need the following in a private conversation (Click my name, click Send a Message) -

Name:
Email Address:
Shipping address:
Phone number:
PC Service Tag number:
Monitor Order number or PC Service Tag number if purchased with a PC:
Monitor 20 digit PPID number found on the back on a label or on the slider card on the left rear:
Operating system:
Video card:
Video card ports tested:
Reason:

Thank you Chris, done.