“No signal” on an HDMI connection means the display is not receiving a picture from the source. It is usually the input setting, a loose cable or a resolution mismatch.
1. Select the Right Input
Use the TV or monitor remote to choose the HDMI input the device is plugged into (HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and so on).
2. Reseat the Cable
Unplug the HDMI cable at both ends and plug it back in firmly.
3. Try a Different Cable and Port
Test another HDMI cable and another HDMI port on the display. Cables fail, and individual ports can too.
4. Power Cycle Everything
Turn off the display and the source, unplug both from power for a minute, then reconnect and turn on the display first, then the source.
5. Check the Output on the Source
On a laptop, press the display-switch shortcut (Windows key + P in Windows) and choose a display mode such as Duplicate or Extend. On a console or PC, make sure the output is not set to a different port.
6. Lower the Resolution or Refresh Rate
If the source sends a signal the display cannot handle, you get a blank screen. Connect to another screen to lower the resolution or refresh rate, or start the device in safe or low-resolution mode.
7. Check the Cable Version for 4K and High Refresh
4K at 60Hz or higher, or 120Hz gaming, needs a cable and ports that support it. An old or low-quality cable may only work at lower settings.
8. Update Drivers and Firmware
Update the graphics drivers on a PC, and the TV or monitor firmware if an update is available.
Related: gaming desk and streaming upgrades.
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