Check HDMI laptop

Many computer users have reported problems with their HDMI port. Theyre getting no image or sound coming out from their devices when theyre using that port. If youre experiencing this problem, dont worry. Youre not the only one and you should be able to fix the problem quite easily using one of the solutions weve listed below. You dont have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you:

1. Configure your computer display settings
2. Update or reinstall your graphics driver
3. Restart and reconnect your devices
4. Troubleshoot hardware issues

Method 1: Configure your computer display settings

If you are using multiple monitors on your computer and you get an issue with your HDMI port, it might be happening because youre using the wrong display setting. So its a good idea to check this settingon your computer and make sure you use the right settings to display your screen.

To check your computer display settings, press theWindows logo key and Pon your keyboard at the same time. A list of display modes will appear.

The difference between each mode is as follows:

• PC screen/Computer only Only using the first monitor.
• Duplicate Displaying the same content on both monitors.
• Extend Using both monitors to display an extended desktop.
• Second screen/Projector only Only using the second monitor.

Experiment with each mode and select the option that is the best match for your needs. If your display settings are correct, you will be able to see images on the screen connected via HDMI.

Method 2: Update yourgraphics driver

You may experience problems with your HDMI port if youre using an incorrect graphics driver or its out of date. You should try updating or reinstalling your graphics driver and see if this helps youresolve your problem.

There are two ways you can update your graphics driver:

Option 1 Manually Youll need some computer skills and patience to update your driver this way, because you need to find exactly the right the driver online, download it and install it step by step.

OR

Option 2 Automatically [Recommended] This is the quickest and easiest option. Its all done with just a couple of mouse clicks easy even if youre a computer newbie.

Option 1 Download and install the driver manually

Your graphics adapter manufacturer keeps updating drivers. To get them, you need to go to itswebsite, find the drivers corresponding with your specific flavor of Windows version [for example, Windows 32 bit] and download the driver manually.

Once youve downloaded the correct driver for your system, double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

Option 2 Automatically update the graphics driver

If you dont have the time, patience or computer skills to update thegraphics driver manually, you can do it automatically withDriver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You dont need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you dont need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you dont need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks:

1]Download and Install Driver Easy.

2]Run Driver Easy and click theScan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3] ClickUpdate Allto automatically download and install the correct version ofallthe drivers that are missing or out of date on your system [this requires thePro version youll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All].

Method 3: Restart and reconnect your devices

Sometimes restarting and reconnecting your devices is an effective method to get your HDMI port work again. Heres what you need to do:

1]Disconnect all your HDMI cables from your ports.

2] Shut down all your devices [your computer, monitor and TV] completely and unplug their power cables [and battery if you are using a laptop].

3]Leave them for five minutes.

4]Plug the power cables [and the battery] back in.

5] Connectthe HDMI cables back to your devices.

6]Power on the devices.

Now see if you can use your HDMI port.

Method 4: Troubleshoot hardware issues

If your HDMI connection is still not working, its likely there are hardware issues with yourHDMI port, cable or your devices. In this case, there are a few things you need to do:

First, replaceyourHDMI cable with a new one. This will resolve any problems you might be experiencing due to your cable.

If changing the cable doesnt work for you, try your HDMI connection withanother TV or monitor or another computer. If there are problems with any of your devices, you should get them repaired or replaced.