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how do i get this lock symbol off my screen, they say its a problem w my monitor

Anonymous
2013-06-11T20:42:34+00:00

a lock symbol keeps flashing on my screen and how do i get it to go away,its a dell monitor

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-06-12T00:40:56+00:00

    The icon no longer opens and closes... it stays a locked symbol that keeps flashing

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-08-11T13:59:40+00:00

    I tried everything suggested on forums such as this and finally found one suggestion that worked.  Check your monitor cable and move your monitor closer to your computer.  It is caused by a cable that is stretched too tightly.  The lock disappeared immediately when I did this.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-06-11T21:00:03+00:00

    Hi,

    Read this information on how to remove it.

    http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Dell-LCD-Monitor-Flashing-Padlock-Icon/index.htm

    And if that does not solve your problems, contact Dell or their Support Forums:

    http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/default.aspx

    Cheers.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-01-31T21:49:05+00:00

    I have had the same problem.  It was caused by a faulty "Menu" push-button.  The solution is to replace this button.  I have created a video showing how to do this - https://youtu.be/hqUQFt1GZBs .  Good luck,

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