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Raspberry Pi HDMI Not Working: Follow These 2 Simple Fixes
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheHDMIoutput port on the Raspberry Pi is compatible with theHDMIport of most modern TVs andcomputer monitors. But, many reported getting aNo signalerror orMissing HDMI outputmessage on the monitor when connecting Rasberry Pi.
Raspberry Pi 4 works with either a microHDMI-to-HDMIcable or a standardHDMI-to-HDMIcable plus a microHDMI-to-HDMIadapter to connect to a screen. Raspberry Pi1, 2, and 3use a standardHDMI-to-HDMIcable.
So, let’s find out what you can do if the Rasberry Pi HDMI is not working.
Why is Rasberry Pi HDMI not working?
Here are a few reasons Rasberry Pi HMDI is not working, and you are facing display issues:
How do I force my Raspberry Pi to HDMI?
Before trying the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones that did the trick for many:
1. Force HDMI display
If you’re using a classic monitor, not a TV monitor, you can leave out the linehdmi_drive=2.
Additionally, if the above steps didn’t work, repeat them, also removing the#from the following line:#hdmi_safe=1. This is only an alternative, as this might also affect the display quality.
This second solution can also be done directly on the Raspberry Pi, but you have to connect to the device via SSH. The modifications are the same.
2. Change the HDMI mode
Several users also reported that an incorrect frequency could lead to Rasberry Pi HDMI not working. Choosing a value between 30-60 usually works. There’s a table available in theofficial Rasberry Pi documentationthat helps choose the right HDMI mode.
For some users, choosing 16 worked, while others managed to get things up and running with 75. Check which works for you by editing theboot/config.txtfile.
If nothing else works,flash the Raspbian OSon Raspberry PI, and it should fix the problem. Besides, take a look at thebest Raspberry Pi emulatorsin case you want a simpler experience.
If you have any other queries or know of another solution that we may have missed, drop a comment in the section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
