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Plugged your HDMI cable into your TV, but receiving no picture?
It’s a frustration that many folks know all too well.
If your TV has multiple HDMI ports, connect the input rig to a different one.
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Sometimes, accumulated dust can affect the HDMI connection.
see to it you have theright punch in of HDMI cablefor the video you are outputting.
For instance, some 4K TVs that output video at 120Hz may require anHDMI 2.1 cableto work properly.
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Check your TV specs to know whether you’re using the right kind of HDMI cable.
If you should probably upgrade your screen, consider anHDMI 2.1 monitor.
Alternatively, try plugging in the gadget and outputting the video to a different display.
This will give you a clue as to whether the issue lies with your TV.
This could be due to differing resolutions selected on your output machine and your TV.
You may have to connect your source to a different screen to check video tweaks.
Try changing the video configs on the intermediate gadget.
7Try Factory-Resetting Your TV
If nothing else has worked, try factory resetting your smart TV.
Factory resetting your TV will probably remove all your options.
You will likely lose all saved logins and downloaded apps, so ensure you have a backup!
8What If Nothing Works?
Another option is to try aVGA-to-HDMI adapteror adapters for other video formats to get a picture on your TV.
A bigger issue could be a misbehaving motherboard.
