How do I get my HDMI to work on my older TV?
John Thompson
Published Apr 18, 2026
How do I get my HDMI to work on my older TV?
Here is what I have done at my home to utilize my old CRT TV for cutting cord and running Chromecast on it.
- You need HDMI to Composite (Red/White/Yellow) converter.
- You need quality Composite cable.
- Two port USB charger good one ( optional).
- Connect Chromecast HDMI cable to Converter HDMI input.
- Connect Composite Cable.
What to do if your TV says no HDMI?
It’s nothing serious that a TV mechanic can’t fix, and you can simply migrate to an alternative HDMI port. (Most TV manufacturers include at least two HDMI ports.) Disengage the HDMI cable and re-insert it in the old or new HDMI port.
Why are my HDMI ports on my LG TV not working?
My LG 42” TV I bought in 2011 has 4 HDMI ports and the first 3 stopped working. Im also having this issue, what part can be changed to fix this? its not the cable. Almost exact same story for me, except it happened several months ago. None of the HDMI ports work.
Why do I get No signal from my HDMI cable?
The screens would just go dark for a few minutes and then I’d get a “No Signal”. By trial and error I found that the issue was with the cable not connecting to the laptop. If you push the cable all the way into the HDMI port on the laptop it won’t work. Try to pull out the cable a little bit.
Why does my HDMI cable not work on my PS3?
All HDMI inputs show no signal after attempting to connect. TV antenna connection works just fine. Too much of a coincidencefor both HDMI cables to go at the same time. Will try AV connection to see how that works next but all 4 HDMI inputs are reporting no signal With the PS3 it’s been a known issue for a long time.
It’s nothing serious that a TV mechanic can’t fix, and you can simply migrate to an alternative HDMI port. (Most TV manufacturers include at least two HDMI ports.) Disengage the HDMI cable and re-insert it in the old or new HDMI port.
Why is there no picture on my LG plasma TV?
No Picture on Your LG, Panasonic, or Samsung Plasma TV: Identifying the Problem Check to see if there’s sound when the TV is plugged in. If there’s no sound either, then it’s likely there’s a problem in the power supply.
What should I do if my plasma TV is not working?
So, you should ABSOLUTELY not touch any of the TV’s electrical components either while it is still plugged in or running. If you do not have much experience doing electronic repair work, you should hire a professional to do the work for you. Check to see if there’s sound when the TV is plugged in.
What makes a plasma TV different from other TVs?
The boards of a plasma TV. Most plasma TVs are made by three manufacturers: Samsung, LG, and Panasonic. What makes them different from other TVs is the plasma flat display panel (PDP), which uses ionized gas (or plasma) to produce the images on screen.