Laptop "HDMI" Port Not Working

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You plug in a monitor or TV, but the laptop doesn't detect it.

Symptoms
  • No signal
  • Monitor black
  • HDMI not detected
Possible Causes
  • Bad cable
  • Wrong input on TV
  • Graphics driver error

Step-by-Step Fix

1

The "Win + P" Shortcut

Press Windows + P and select "Extend" or "Duplicate".

2

Try a Different Cable

HDMI cables are prone to internal wire breaks.

3

Update Graphics Drivers

The HDMI port is controlled directly by the GPU.

When to See a Technician

If the port is physically wobbly, the internal pins might be broken, requiring a motherboard repair.

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