HP 2011x 20" LED monitor

My almost new 2011x 20" LED monitor, which worked perfectly when purchased, now displays a distortion pattern overlaid on top of any screen or window content. I can't reach any onscreen menus except what might display on the extreme right or left of the screen where the pattern does not overlay. Any suggestions as to what is wrong? Does this when connected to another computer.

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