However, they reported that their monitor is stuck on black.
> My monitor stucks on black screen and no signal.
This is a problem that affects many users, but fortunately, there are some solutions available.
- Monitor black screen errors are often caused by malfunctioning drivers, but you can also try hard resetting your monitor.
- Updating your drivers to the latest version can cure many monitor black screen errors.
Change resolution
- Right-click on the desktop, and navigate to Display settings.
- In the Display Settings window, you’ll need to adjust the resolution.
- Try reducing the resolution by a few pixels.
Change the refresh rate
- Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
- Navigate to Display, and click on Advanced display settings.
- Select the Refresh rate drop-down menu.
- Now, select 60 Hz.
Change Color Depth
- Press Windows + I to open Settings, and select Color under the Personal tab.
- Then adjust the Color depth value to 32 bit (as shown in the screenshot below)
Increase Video RAM
- The first step is to add video memory. Video RAM (VRAM) is used to store video frames temporarily. When a video frame is created, it is stored in VRAM. When the user changes a setting, the frame is stored in the frame buffer of the video card.
- To increase video RAM, users can install additional RAM. However, VRAM can also be increased by increasing the video card clock speed.
- Increase Video Card Clock Speed
Video cards have a clock speed. When the clock speed is high, the video card can process more frames quickly. - To increase the video card clock speed, users can change the settings in the BIOS.
- Disconnect Other Devices
Users can disconnect other devices connected to the computer. If the device is connected directly to the HDMI port, disconnect it. - If other devices are connected to the HDMI port, disconnect them and check if the error is resolved.
- Disable Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode is a feature of the computer that saves power when the computer is inactive. - The “No Signal” error message appears when the video source is turned off or unplugged.
- Possibly, the video card is turning off during Power Saving Mode, thereby turning off the video source.
- Users may need to temporarily disable Power Saving Mode to check if the error is resolved.
Change refresh rate to 60 Hz
- Press Windows Key + S and enter display settings. Select Display settings from the list of results.
- In the Display settings window, navigate to the Settings tab. In the right pane, select Advanced display settings.
- In the Advanced display settings window, go to the Monitor tab.
- In the Monitor tab, under the Refresh rate drop-down menu, select 60 Hz.
Check your monitor
- Press the Windows + E keys on your keyboard.
- Enter Device Manager in the search bar.
- When Device Manager appears, double-click the Monitors option.
- Check if your monitor is connected and working.
Change your refresh rate
- Go to your monitor settings.
- Set your refresh rate to 60 Hz.
- Change your Display settings
- Go to your Display settings.
- Switch to Advanced display settings.
- Under Color, change the Color Depth to 24 bit (32 bit recommended).
- Change your connection settings
Go to your display settings. - Change your monitor settings
- Set your refresh rate to 60 Hz.
- Now, try to connect your monitor to your Windows device.
