E207WFP humming, and then breaks a few weeks later

Question

Whirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Whirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr This is the sound my E207WFP is making, and when I put my ear up to it it seems to be coming from the place where the power cord goes in. It's not load and after a while you don't notice it, but then you turn off the monitor and you immidiately notice how much noise it was making. Is this something that happens with all E207WFPs, or is it just mine? Thanks Message Edited by kestasjk on 11-18-2007 04:20 AM

DELL-Chris M · Answer

kestasjk, I have not noticed this in the lab and yours is the first report of it.

kestasjk · Answer

It was very noticeable last night, but when I pulled the power cord out a bit and tried to put it back in place again it made a 'fzzzt' kind of noise, so I replaced it with another cord, and it seems to have gotten quieter since. There's still a small noise if you put your ear up to it, but you can't notice it unless you put your ear up to it unlike before. If it starts up again I'll take a recording and link to it here. Thanks

kestasjk · Answer

Okay, now it has stopped working.. It turned off while on, and then I got it to turn back on for a while but then it flickered and went off again. Replugging in the power cables, trying different power cables, pressing the on button, none of it works. Looks like the humming I was hearing was more serious than just humming..

DELL-Chris M · Answer

kestasjk,

If under warranty, get it replaced. If you have a service tag number associated with your monitor, you may use Chat or Email support to setup the monitor exchange. If you only have an Order number associated with the monitor, you must call in, 1-800-624-9896.

They will need the following information -
20 digit PPID number on back of monitor
Name, address, phone, email address
Order number
Issue
Troubleshooting done

USman11 · Answer

Hi, I have an E207WFP monitor and I too have noticed the humming. It only happens when the PC is switched off - even when the power switch has be depressed (off) - (i.e. Still consuming some power!) I take note of the advice given concerning replacement - just wanted to say to 'kestsjk' that yours isn't the only one.

Xkibbee · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem with my E207WFP. When I turn it off it starts bzzzzzing   Did any of you solve the problem with an exchange ? Thanks

Xkibbee · Answer

Well, I got my E207WFP replaced and...the new one is humming as well. I suppose then it is an issue with all monitors. The good news is that after I used the old monitor for a couple of weeks, the humming volume decreased a lot. It looks like the monitor has to 'warm up' for a few weeks before making this hum disappear (or become less audible).

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