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loler_xd
Copper Contributor
Aug 05, 2024

[LAPTOP]is it possible to go through BIOS/Safe mode screens using external screen using HDMI cable?

Hello, I am new to this site so tell me if i do something wrong.

 

I have encountered a problem that has been with me for few years.

Long time ago i broke my laptop screen, and am forced to use external screen since then, using HDMI cable. (only available port on the laptop)

 

The main broken screen still acts like it is working, but is not usable. external screen is detected as 2nd screen. i successfully set it up to show like a main screen, but it does not work outside of awake system state. 

And here is the problem. everything happening in BIOS, recovery screen, Windows update - all stuff that is happening outside of normal running state of the computer is only showing on the main, broken screen. It is incredibly difficult to navigate through menus in this state.

 

There were cases where magically it would show on external screen but it happened for a very short period of time and did not know the cause. also happened quite a long time ago so i don't remember too much.

 

Solution I am looking for is to get external monitor/screen working through HDMI in BIOS and similiar stuff. 

Here is some basic information about my device:

-Laptop model: Huawei MateBook D (2019)

-System: Windows 10 Home

 

I will be happy to cooperate to reach my solution.

bios
Black Screen
HDMI
  • Nobel_Baynes's avatar
    Nobel_Baynes
    Iron Contributor
    Aug 16, 2024
    You should replace the laptop screenshot to fix the issue permanently!
    • loler_xd's avatar
      loler_xd
      Copper Contributor
      Aug 19, 2024
      Getting a new laptop screen installed is unnecessarily too much work and im better off buying a new laptop. I want to avoid that.
  • Teresaon's avatar
    Teresaon
    Copper Contributor
    Aug 26, 2024
    To troubleshoot further, you can try booting your laptop into safe mode and see if you can access the BIOS settings or external monitor. If not, you can try booting into a Linux Live CD or USB drive and see if you can access the external monitor.
  • Arya66's avatar
    Arya66
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 10, 2024
    When you boot your laptop, immediately start pressing the appropriate key to enter the BIOS setup (usually F2, Delete, or Esc depending on the device).
    Once in BIOS, look for any settings related to display options, graphics, or external monitors. Some BIOS versions have settings specifically for configuring primary display output. Ensure that it is set to use the external display when detected.