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Fix: Black and White Screen With HDMI [PC to TV]
Make sure digital vibrancy is not set to 0%
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Published onJanuary 23, 2024
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If you come across a situation where HDMI output from PC to TV shows a black and white screen, it’s not that difficult to fix. We encountered the problem on multiple devices, and usually, the graphics driver or display settings were to blame.
But it’s imperative to rule out issues with the connection. So, make sure that the cable is connected properly and is not damaged, or try connecting to another port. Besides, remove the power cable, keep the two devices powered off overnight and check for improvements in the morning.
In case you still have a black and white display with HDMI, connect another PC to the TV. If things work out this time around, try the solutions listed below. But if the problem persists, reconfigure the TV’s display settings or use a VGA/DisplayPort connection.
What can I do if the TV has a black and white screen with HDMI?
1. Reinstall the graphics driver
2. Update the graphics driver
When an HDMI connection between a computer and a Samsung or LG TV results in a black and white display,updating the graphics drivermight do the trick. This also helps when thePC screen is black and white.
Besides, if Windows can’t find a newer version, you can head to the manufacturer’s website, locate the latest version, and thenmanually install the driver, or simply usethird-party softwareto find the latest driver versions automatically.
3. Change the display control panel settings
4. Reset display panel settings to default
5. Disable color filters
If Windows automatically enables theColor filtersettings on connecting your PC to a TV via HDMI and sets it toGrayscale, the display will turn black and white. This also helps when you seeblack and white squares on the screen.
6. Perform a system restore
If the HDMI connection between the PC and TV previously worked fine and you didn’t have a black and white display, restoring everything to the previous stable configuration will fix the issue in no time!
You now know what works with HDMI black and white issues. Remember, it’s rarely the cable that’s at fault, but you should check it just to be sure. In our experience, resetting the display settings or increasingDigitial Vibrancyshould do it!
Before you leave, discover thebest Windows display settingsand enable them right away!
For any queries or to share what triggered the issue in your case, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
