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External Monitor Not Working

A second display is blank, not detected, or uses the wrong size.

Safe first check

What you can do now

Confirm power and reconnect one known-good cable while the equipment is off.

What the symptom can mean

This can come from a setting, connection, software, storage, power, or another component. Recent changes and the pattern you notice can help narrow it down without risking important files.

Helpful details to notice before your appointment

  • When the problem started
  • The exact message or behavior
  • What changed immediately beforehand
  • Whether important files are backed up

Most relevant service

Computer, monitor, camera, microphone, printer, network, and backup setup for dependable work at home.

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