Likely fix
Fix: HDMI not working
HDMI problems are usually caused by wrong input source, a loose or bad cable, wrong adapter direction, a sleeping source device, or display settings.
Quick answer
Select the correct HDMI input on the monitor or TV, reconnect the HDMI cable at both ends, restart the source device, then try another HDMI cable or port.
Important warning
HDMI input numbers matter. HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 are different sources on many monitors and TVs.
Try this
- 1 Check that the monitor or TV is set to the correct HDMI input.
- 2 Unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable at both ends.
- 3 Try another HDMI port on the monitor or TV.
- 4 Restart the computer, console, or source device.
- 5 Try another HDMI cable.
- 6 If using an adapter, check the direction.
- 7 Lower the resolution or refresh rate if the screen flickers or stays black.
Common causes
Wrong HDMI input selected.
Loose or damaged HDMI cable.
Bad HDMI port.
Source device is asleep.
Adapter is wrong direction.
Resolution or refresh rate is unsupported.
What to check next
- Check the exact HDMI input selected on the monitor or TV.
- Check whether the cable works with another device.
- Check whether another HDMI port works.
- Check whether the source device works with another screen.
- Check whether lowering refresh rate helps.
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