Discussion topic: Black screen
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Message posted on 15 Oct 2025 02:03 PM
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Black screen
Tv screen frequently goes black, message appears, HDMI 1080HD, picture and sound come back on, then same happens
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Message posted on 16 Oct 2025 10:38 AM
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Re: Black screen
It sounds like a HDMI handshake issue (The TV and Sky box are losing connection every so often so have to re establish a link - think of like your mobile /tablet having to reconnect to wifi)
First just try removing and reinserting the HDMI - quick but surprisingly effective.
Second try turning off the Sky box at the mains, wait a minute and turn it back on and let it reboot. (There's a reason why "have you tried turning it on and off" is an IT staple!)
Next try a different input on your TV. (If that works the TV probably has a fault sadly)
The next step would be to get a different HDMI cable.
If none of the above works that would point to a fault with the Sky box and a call to them
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