HDMI port 1 stop working

[Donneshia]

HDMI 1 port stop working. I tested both ports, change cords, tested the cords with different device. Then I cleaned the port with compressed air with special cleaner WD-40, waited 5 minutes to completely dry and tried the port again. Only HDMI 2 port works. I even tried DP port and that don't work neither. I don't think it driver or graphic problem since I check for update 3 times when restarting my pc. There is no driver, graphic, or bios update. Should I just change HDMI port?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Donneshia 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Thanks for laying out the situation so clearly—and I can see you’ve been incredibly thorough. 

Based on your model (Victus by HP 15L TG02-0000a), what you’re experiencing is actually expected behavior in many HP desktops with dedicated graphics cards installed.

 

Why HDMI 1 Is Likely Disabled

Your system includes two HDMI ports:

• HDMI 1 (top port) is wired to the motherboard’s integrated graphics.
• HDMI 2 (lower port) is wired to the dedicated GPU.

When a dedicated graphics card is installed, HP disables the motherboard’s HDMI port (HDMI 1) by default to avoid conflicts. That’s why:

• HDMI 1 appears dead, even after cleaning and testing.
• DisplayPort (DP) may also be disabled if it’s part of the motherboard I/O and not the GPU.

This is confirmed by HP support responses to similar cases.

 

What You Can Do

1. Use GPU Ports Only

• Continue using HDMI 2 and any DisplayPorts located directly on the graphics card.
• Avoid using motherboard video ports unless the GPU is removed or disabled in BIOS (not recommended).

 

2. Check GPU Output Options

• Your GPU may support multiple monitors via:
  • HDMI
  • DisplayPort
  • DVI (if available)
• If you need more outputs, consider a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or a USB-C to HDMI adapter (if supported by your system).

 

3. Don’t Replace HDMI 1 Port

• It’s not a hardware failure—it’s a design limitation.
• Replacing the port won’t restore functionality unless you remove the GPU and revert to integrated graphics.

You’ve done everything right—and your instincts about it not being a driver or BIOS issue were spot on. Let’s make sure your system works exactly the way you need it to.

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

[Donneshia]

I found a fixed myself 2 days I posted help, force bios update and it fixed the hdmi port and dp port. And I clearly stated hdmi that connect to motherboard works and not the other 2

[Hawks_Eye]

@Donneshia 

Thanks for the update—and I’m really sorry you had to go through all that. 

It’s incredibly frustrating when ports suddenly stop working, especially when you're relying on them for external displays or productivity. 

You deserve credit for digging in and resolving it yourself with a BIOS update—that’s a smart and effective move, especially when firmware controls port-level behavior.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! 

Thanks again for your confirmation, and we wish you an amazing day ahead! 😊

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye