Dell will replace it but with a refurbished Monitor. Unfortunate for a monitor that is barely 45 days old. Disappointed. Otherwise, it was a gorgeous monitor. UPDATE 1/13/2019: I called Dell/Alienware in November and they were able to send me a NEW monitor in retail box, no questions asked.
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Alienware-Monitor-LED-lit-AW3418HW/dp/B0787KPCSP

