in Gaming Laptops https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Gaming-Laptops/Y700-HDMI-connected-monitor-quot-grays-out-quot-periodically/m-p/3462760 Gaming Laptops topics Sat, 22 Oct 2016 23:35:16 +0000 ll07_en <![CDATA[ ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/2250/3462760/3462760 Using ACER K272HUL 31 inch monitor, connected via HDMI to my Y700-15ISK Laptop (ideapad). I am still in warranty according to my support account. (I did however swap out the default hard drive for another one purchased elsewhere)

 

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 23:35:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/2250/3462760/3462760 Zergged <![CDATA[ Re: Y700 HDMI-connected monitor "grays out" periodically ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/2250/3462760/3467366 I think it's unlikely to be a broken port, the symptoms would be different. Have you tried:

- only using the external monitor and not both screens (Win-P to switch)

- adjusting the refresh rate

- going through the settings on the external monitor

- another cable

- an ]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:34:41 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/2250/3462760/3467366 Hyperfish