I'm an art student working on my thesis project, and I'm spending a lot of time in front of my computer with my drawing tablet. Recently, I've been having trouble connecting my drawing tablet to my laptop. When I plug it in, nothing shows up on the display. I've ruled out any issues with the tablet since it works fine on a friend's computer. I've also checked my USB port, reinstalled the graphics driver, and ensured my computer is fully updated. Despite all this, my laptop still doesn't detect the tablet. I suspect the problem might be with the HDMI port, but I'm not sure how to troubleshoot it, especially since I don't have access to another display for testing. I'm looking for advice on how to fix this issue without having to open up my laptop or purchase new hardware. Just to add, I'm using an HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 15z-ec200 with Windows 11 Pro. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Before you dive deep into hardware issues, have you tried checking the display settings again? Sometimes just toggling between the settings can help pick up external devices. If you've already done this multiple times, then it might be time to consider that HDMI port. Maybe a friend has another monitor or TV you can test it on?
So, it sounds like you've done your homework to narrow down the problem! Definitely try updating your graphics drivers directly from the AMD website instead of relying on Windows for updates; they usually have the latest versions. It can make all the difference in detecting external displays like your tablet. Let me know if that works for you!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll check the AMD site right now and see if that helps.