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Question posted by econn2055 on July 22nd, 2023

Why Is Pc Mode Grayed Out!

So this computer was working fine for many years but this was given to me and pc mode was working until I plugged in hdmi and the it went grayed out and whenever I unplug the hdmi it goes black and nothing shows up. This is so frustrating please someone help.

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on July 22nd, 2023 10:54 AM
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  1. Check the HDMI cable. Make sure that the HDMI cable is properly connected to both the computer and the TV. Try using a different HDMI cable to see if that fixes the problem.
  2. Change the resolution. The computer may be trying to output a resolution that the TV does not support. Try changing the resolution in the computer's display settings.
  3. Update the graphics drivers. The graphics drivers may be outdated or corrupt. You can update the graphics drivers using the Device Manager in Windows.
  4. Reset the BIOS. The BIOS may be corrupted. You can reset the BIOS by following the instructions in the computer's manual.

If you have tried all of these things and the problem is still not fixed, then you may need to take the computer to a technician for further diagnosis.

Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting the problem:

  • Try using a different TV to see if the problem is with the TV.
  • Try using a different input on the TV to see if the problem is with the input.
  • Try disabling the TV's HDCP feature to see if that fixes the problem.


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