Your console is on but nothing shows on the TV screen
Check that the HDMI cable is firmly clicked into both the console and the TV. Switch the TV to the correct input. Try a different HDMI cable if the first one doesn't work.
No picture almost always means the HDMI cable is loose, not seated properly, or the TV is on the wrong input channel. A quick cable check and making sure the TV input is set correctly will fix most cases. If that doesn't work, try a different HDMI cable because cables can fail.
Risk: Low
⏱ 5-15 minutes
Beginner
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Only checking one HDMI connection and assuming it's tight when it's actually loose
- Forgetting to change the TV input and thinking the console is broken
- Not realizing HDMI cables can fail even though they look fine
Signs you need professional help
- No picture even with a brand new HDMI cable
- Picture works on different TVs but not this one
- You've tried all HDMI ports on the TV and none work
- Console shows error codes on another TV but this one just stays black
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