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Solved: No DP Signal From Your Device Monitor [Dell]
The most common cause for this error is a defective cable
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Published onJanuary 15, 2024
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If you get theno DP (DisplayPort) signal from your device when connectingerror on a Dell monitor, this guide can help!
First, know that theno dp signal from your deviceissue is caused by a cable being defective, the graphics driver being incompatible, or a loose DisplayPort cable connection. But you can fix all these issues by following the steps below.
How can I fix the no dp signal from your device on a Dell Monitor?
Before moving to the detailed steps, make sure you go through the preliminary checks:
1. Restart your devices
2. Adjust the monitor input setting
3. Change the refresh rate
The refresh rates that appear depend on your display screen and what it can support. Some of the laptops and external displays can support higher refresh rates.
Adjusting the refresh rate can also help you fix issues likemy screen is bigger than my monitor; read this guide to learn more about it.
4. Update/reinstall your monitor driver
If there is no update available, follow these steps to reinstall the driver:
Go through all the categories of the drivers, and look for a yellow triangle with the exclamation; if found, right-click them and selectUpdate driverto install the latest drivers.
Keeping your drivers up to date can also help you fix other issues likethe screen doesn’t fit the monitor; read this guide to learn other solutions.
5. Rollback the graphics driver
If nothing has worked for you, we recommend you contact theDell customer support teamto explain the issue and fixes you tried to get further help.
To conclude, to fix the no DP signal from your device issue on a Dell monitor, check the cable for damage and ensure you are using the correct port.
Also, restart your device, update the monitor driver, roll back the graphics driver, adjust monitor settings or change the refresh rate.
If anexternal monitor is not working with your Dell monitor, it could be an outdated driver or physical damage; read this guide to learn more about it. Before you leave, check some quick tricks tofix display issues in Windows.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the subject, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
