Your monitor says 'No Signal' when you plug it in
The cable between your monitor and computer has come loose or isn't plugged in all the way. Turn off your monitor, push the cable firmly into the port on the back of both the monitor and the computer until it clicks, turn the monitor back on, and you should see your screen. If that doesn't work, try a different cable.
When your monitor shows 'No Signal', it means no picture is coming from your computer. This is because the cable connecting them isn't sitting properly in its port. Sometimes the cable itself is broken, or you're using the wrong type of cable for your monitor. We'll walk you through checking the connection, trying a different cable, and making sure Windows or macOS knows your monitor is there.
- ✓Have access to the back of your monitor and computer
- ✓Keep the monitor power button within reach
- ✓Have a second monitor cable available if you can find one
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Plugging into the wrong port. USB ports won't work for monitors, only HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, and older connectors like VGA will
- Assuming the monitor is broken when the cable is just loose. Always push the cable in fully first
- Not actually turning off the computer before moving cables. This can damage the port, so always power down first
Signs you need professional help
- If you've tried all these steps and it still doesn't work, give us a call and we'll sort it out.
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