Second Monitor Displaying No Image

Issue/Question

Unable to view 2nd monitor screen-blank/black.

Environment

  • Desktop
  • Laptop with external monitor

Cause

Display is set to PC Screen Only

Bad video cable

Resolution

  1. Try restarting the computer
  2. Reseat monitor video cable
  3. Press + P at the same time
    1. Press the Down Arrow and press ENTER on Extend
    2. Both displays should now show up rather than only one
  4. Replace display cable