Why does one of my monitors say no signal?

Posted on by Emilia Duggan

Why does one of my monitors say no signal?

A loose connection between your monitor and your PC will trigger the monitor no signal issue. If you’re seeing the no signal message on your screen when your Windows system is running, the first thing you should check is whether your compatible video cable is firmly connected or not.

Why can’t I connect my second monitor?

Turn off then turn on the computer to refresh the connection. Use the monitor’s built-in controls and select the correct input port. Check the signal cable connection between the monitor and the PC’s graphics card. Disconnect the signal cable from both ends, wait about a minute, and reconnect it again firmly.

How do I change monitor 1 to 2?

Set the Primary and Secondary Monitor

  1. Right-click on your desktop and select “Display”.
  2. From the display, select the monitor you wish to be your main display.
  3. Check the box that says “Make this my main display.” The other monitor will automatically become the secondary display.
  4. When finished, click [Apply].

How do I connect a second monitor to HDMI?

Connect the monitors to your computer Take a standard HDMI cable, run one end from the PC’s output, and run the other to your first monitor’s input. Windows will automatically detect the display. By default, the first display connected will be the main one. Repeat this process for your second monitor.

Why is my HDMI 2 not working?

Reconnect the HDMI cable firmly to the same terminals as before on the TV and the connected device. Turn on the TV and connected device again to let them recognise each other. If the issue continues, repeat the process but try a different HDMI input on your TV to see if this improves the situation.

Why is my second HDMI port not working?

You may experience problems with your HDMI port if you’re using an incorrect graphics driver or it’s out of date. You should try updating or reinstalling your graphics driver and see if this helps you resolve your problem.

How do I change my monitor from 1 to 2 Windows 10?

To rearrange monitors on Windows 10, use these steps:

  1. Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Display Settings.
  2. Under the “Select and rearrange displays” section, drag and drop each display to rearrange the displays according to their physical layout on your desk.
  3. Click the Apply button.

How do I fix my display 2 isn’t active?

How to fix external monitor connection issues via hardware troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the monitor is connected to a power source.
  2. Confirm the monitor is turned on.
  3. Turn off then turn on the computer to refresh the connection.
  4. Use the monitor’s built-in controls and select the correct input port.