Why is there no picture when I connect my laptop to a TV or projector?
No picture on a TV or projector is usually the display setting, the input on the TV, or the cable.
This one is often sorted at home. Try the checks below before paying for a repair.
Does this sound like yours?
- HDMI: no picture on a TV, projector or monitor
What usually causes it
- Display mode set to “PC screen only”
- TV or projector on the wrong input
- Faulty HDMI cable or adapter
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Press Windows key + P and choose Duplicate or Extend
- Select the right HDMI input on the TV or projector
- Try another HDMI cable
Please don't
- Plug and unplug HDMI with the TV switched off if the socket sparks or feels loose
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If another laptop works with the same cable and TV, the HDMI port or graphics needs a look. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
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Questions people ask
Why is there no picture when I connect my laptop to a TV or projector?
No picture on a TV or projector is usually the display setting, the input on the TV, or the cable. The most common causes are: display mode set to “PC screen only”; TV or projector on the wrong input; faulty HDMI cable or adapter.
What can I safely check myself?
Press Windows key + P and choose Duplicate or Extend. Select the right HDMI input on the TV or projector. Try another HDMI cable.
What should I avoid doing?
Plug and unplug HDMI with the TV switched off if the socket sparks or feels loose.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
