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HDMI to DisplayPort not working: Quick Fix

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If you’re trying to connect a device that has an HDMI output to a monitor or display that only accepts DisplayPort input, you may run into issues with HDMI to DisplayPort conversion. You may get a blank screen or no audio, or the connection may not work at all.

Fortunately, there are several fixes that you can try to resolve HDMI to DisplayPort not working issue. Most of the fixes are easy and require no technical knowledge.


Fix the cables

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You should start by checking the cables. Sometimes, loose cables are the root cause of the problem and we overlook them.

Remove the cables and then connect them properly and see if it works. While you are at it, check whether the HDMI cable is inserted into the proper port.

If the current cables aren’t working properly, change them asap.

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Tweak the display settings

You can change the display settings on your monitor to resolve HDMI to DisplayPort not working issue. Go to your monitor’s input source settings and then change the resolution, refresh rate and resolution.

If your monitor has failed to autodetect the HDMI input, then you will have to do this manually. Go to your monitor’s display settings and select Input. Thereafter, select the HDMI option.


Update drivers

Outdated monitor drivers can cause much hassle to the user. So, you should make it a habit of updating the drivers regularly. Go to the brand’s website and then select the appropriate driver.


Execute a monitor power cycle

Unplug your monitor from all the input sources and wait for a few minutes before plugging them back in. This can reset the connection and fix any issues with the HDMI to DisplayPort conversion.


Change the monitor

If nothing else works, changing the monitor is the only option left. If nothing, changing the monitor will at least narrow down the list of probable reasons why the HDMI to DisplayPort conversion is not working.

If everything is alright with the new monitor, then this means that the old one was damaged. If the connection doesn’t work with the new monitor as well, then there is a problem with the cables or the adapter.


Check for physical damage

Inspect the HDMI and DisplayPort ports and cables for any physical damage. Bent or broken pins can cause the connection to fail. Cracks in the connectors or ports, or missing or damaged plastic parts are often the cause for the conversion to not work. Even small nicks and scratches on the connectors can affect the connection quality.

If you find any physical damage, replace the cable or adapter. To avoid damage, handle the cables and connectors carefully and avoid pulling or twisting them. Here is an article on how to properly store your cables.

Also read: What is DisplayPort 2.1 and is it better than HDMI 2.1?


Frequently answered questions (FAQs)

Let us dive into some FAQs on the topic:

Why does HDMI to DP not work?

HDMI to DisplayPort conversion may not work if the cables are damaged, or if you have inserted the cables in the wrong port.

It may also not work if you haven’t updated the drivers or firmware in a while.


Can I run HDMI to DisplayPort?

Yes, you can run HDMI to DisplayPort. You will just need a conversion adapter.

Also read: HDMI vs DVI vs VGA vs Displayport

Kumar Hemant

Kumar Hemant

Deputy Editor at Candid.Technology. Hemant writes at the intersection of tech and culture and has a keen interest in science, social issues and international relations. You can contact him here: kumarhemant@pm.me

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