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Hi 

my external monitor keeps disconnecting. I did reinstall the driver but it's still the same. 

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Hi @MrP76,

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

 

I'd be happy to help you! 

 

To be able to answer you effectively, we need some information.

 

Could you elaborate more on the issue?

 

May I have the exact product name and number? Refer to this document for steps to find the product details. Do not share any of your personal information such as serial, phone number, email ID, etc.

Nal_NR-Moderator
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Hi

thank you for your reply. i have an HP Laptop Model No 14s-dq1505sa and a separate monitor connected with HDMI. it was working fine before but now if it's gone on standby mode or restart the laptop it disconnects the monitor. 

HP Recommended

Hi @MrP76,

 

Thanks for sharing the details. 

 

When your HP Laptop Model No 14s-dq1505sa stops recognizing a connected monitor via HDMI after going into standby mode or restarting, it could be due to several reasons such as software updates, driver issues, or power settings. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to resolve the issue:

 

Basic Troubleshooting

Check Connections:

  • Ensure the HDMI cable is securely connected to both the laptop and the monitor.
  • Try using a different HDMI cable to rule out a faulty cable.

Restart Both Devices:

  • Restart your laptop and monitor. Sometimes a simple restart can fix connectivity issues.

Check Display Settings:

  • Right-click on the desktop and select "Display settings."
  • Ensure that the monitor is detected. If not, click "Detect" to search for the monitor.
  • Verify that the display mode is set to "Extend" or "Duplicate" as desired.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Update Graphics Drivers:

  • Open Device Manager by pressing Win + X and selecting "Device Manager."
  • Expand the "Display adapters" section.
  • Right-click on your graphics driver and select "Update driver."
  • Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software" and follow the prompts.

Reinstall Graphics Drivers:

  • If updating the drivers doesn't work, you can try reinstalling them.
  • In Device Manager, right-click on the graphics driver and select "Uninstall device."
  • Restart your laptop, which should automatically reinstall the driver.

Adjust Power Settings:

  • Open Control Panel and go to "Power Options."
  • Click on "Change plan settings" next to your selected power plan.
  • Click on "Change advanced power settings."
  • Expand the "PCI Express" section and then "Link State Power Management."
  • Set both "On battery" and "Plugged in" to "Off."

Kindly check the next set of steps in the next post. 

 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance

 

Please mark this post as Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.

Nal_NR-Moderator
I am an HP Employee

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Hi @MrP76,

 

Please find the next set of steps below. 

 

Disable Fast Startup:

  • Open Control Panel and go to "Power Options."
  • Click on "Choose what the power buttons do."
  • Click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable."
  • Scroll down and uncheck "Turn on fast startup (recommended)."
  • Click "Save changes" and restart your laptop.

Check for Windows Updates:

  • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
  • Check for updates and install any that are available.

Monitor-Specific Settings

  1. Check Monitor Settings:
    • Use the monitor's on-screen display (OSD) menu to ensure the correct input source (HDMI) is selected.
    • Reset the monitor settings to factory defaults if necessary.

Further Steps

BIOS/UEFI Update:

  • Visit the HP support website and check for any BIOS/UEFI updates for your laptop model.
  • Follow the instructions provided to update the BIOS/UEFI.

Try a Different Monitor:

  • If possible, connect your laptop to a different monitor or TV to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is with the laptop or the monitor.

If the issue continues after trying these steps, there might be a hardware issue with the HDMI port on your laptop or the monitor. In that case, contacting HP phone support for further assistance or repair might be necessary.

 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance

 

Please mark this post as Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.

Nal_NR-Moderator
I am an HP Employee

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