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(SOLVED) Why HP Monitor Keeps Entering Power Save Mode?

Why does the HP monitor keep entering save mode?

The main reason why a HP monitor keeps entering save mode because of a loose HDMI cable, a faulty battery, or an outdated BIOS.

 

The output device and the CPU are connected with the help of a thick HDMI cable. On the head of the cable, there are some screws. When they get loose, the monitor keeps entering power save mode.

 

Possible Causes 

  • Faulty batteries
  • Dust buildup
  • Outdated BIOS
  • Overheating

 

Faulty battery

Your CPU comes with a round battery that is responsible for the running of the system. When it has completed its life, it starts recording performance issues – one of which is your monitor’s slip into power save mode. Get your battery replaced if your monitor keeps entering power save mode.

 

Dust buildup

Is your computer close to a window? In that case, dust or other dander may get into the monitor, resulting in dust buildup. These particles mess up your device’s delicate system, resulting in your monitor’s constant slips into power save mode.

 

Outdated BIOS

BIOS needs constant upgrades for it to perform well. If you haven’t installed the available updates, you may incur the problem of your monitor entering sleep mode.

 

Overheating

Your computer’s internal system is quite delicate. It can run for hours, but it is not advised to keep it running non-stop for long hours. Overheated computers stand the chance of crashing, resulting in the loss of work. Systems often signal some devices to go into sleep mode to prevent the system from crashing.

 

Age errors

Monitors have a set of capacitors that go bad after a certain time. If your monitor keeps getting stuck in power save mode, it is best to get it checked by a computer expert. Getting the monitor’s capacitors replaced – or replacing the whole device – may be a good option.

 

HP monitor keeps entering power save mode

 

How to fix a monitor that keeps going standby mode?

To fix a monitor that keeps going in standby mode, you must change its power plan settings, increase the system’s unattended sleep timeout or disable screensaver.

 

Change power plan settings [Method 1]

  1. Press the Win + X keys.
  2. Select Power Options.
  3. Click on Additional power settings.
  4. Select Change plan settings.
  5. Choose the On battery and Plugged in options.
  6. Set both to Never.
  7. Put the computer to sleep.
  8. Wait for 5 seconds. 
  9. Open the computer to see if the issue exists.

 

Increase the system’s unattended sleep timeout (periods where there are no activities) [Method 2]

  1. Press the Win + R keys.
  2. In the dialog box, type Regedit
  3. Click OK.
  4. Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings.
  5. Click on Attributes.
  6. Set Value data to 2.
  7. Go to the System unattended sleep timeout option.
  8. Click on the Windows icon.
  9. Select Power Options.
  10. 10. Click Additional power settings.
  11. 11. Expand Sleep.
  12. 12. Click on the System unattended sleep timeout.
  13. 13. Change it to 30 minutes or longer.

 

Disable screen saver [Method 3]

  1. Press the Windows + R keys.
  2. In the search bar, type “lock screen settings.”
  3. Select Lock screen settings.
  4. Choose Screen saver settings.
  5. Set Screen saver to None.

 

Disabling the USB Selective Suspend Feature [Method 4]

  1. Click Start.
  2. Go to the Control Panel.
  3. Choose Hardware and Sound.
  4. Navigate to Power Options. 
  5. Select Change plan settings.
  6. Choose the Change advanced power settings option.
  7. Select USB Settings.
  8. Expand USB Selective Settings.
  9. Click on the Disabled option.
  10. 10. Click OK.
  11.  Restart the computer.

 

Using the F10 Key [Method 5]

  1. Turn on the computer.
  2. Press the F10 key for around 10 seconds.
  3. Press the Down key.
  4. Repeat it 3 times.
  5. Press the Enter key.
  6. Repeat it twice.
  7. The computer will restart.

 

You should carry out this step even if you cannot see anything on your monitor screen.

 

Inspecting the video cable [Method 6]

  1. Check the video cables.
  2. Inspect sharp bends in the cable.
  3. Try to straighten the cables. (Ensure that your computer is powered off when you’re carrying out this step.)
  4. Connects the cables to the monitor.

 

HP computer entering power saving mode on startup?

Your computer is entering power saving mode on startup because of its low battery or a faulty battery.

  1. Turn off the computer
  2. Remove the plug.
  3. Open the case of the computer.
  4. Find the button-cell battery in the motherboard (it’s coin-shaped).
  5. Remove the battery.
  6. Turn on the computer.
  7. In the Control Panel, use the Date and Time settings to set the time.
  8. Use the system per your requirements but remember that you will lose the work you’ve done on it.
  9. Get the replacement of the battery.
  10. 10. Install it and restart the computer.

 

Important Tip: It is essential to remove the power plug from the computer to avoid getting electric shocks. Even though the process is not highly dangerous, it is still advisable to wear a grounding wrist strap or a pair of static gloves when doing this activity.

 

Why will the HP display go into power save mode after 5 minutes?

The reason your HPdisplay goes into power save mode after 5 minutes is because of prolonged inactivityWhen the system detects that no one is working on it, it signals the monitor to go into standby or power save mode. 

 

Resolving this issue may require you to follow these steps: 

  1. Unplug the monitor.
  2. Wait for at least 5 seconds.
  3. Re-plug it.

 

Note: The reason your computer has this option in its default setting is that your system wants to conserve energy. By default, computers are set to slip into power save mode after 5 to 10 minutes of inactivity. These periods, however, can be extended by users.

Another reason for this particular problem could be loose connections/cables. Slight movements of the desktop can loosen the cables.

 

How to turn off power save mode on an HP laptop monitor?

To turn off power save mode on your HP laptop monitor, you should disable the auto sleep feature.

 

It can be done with the help of the following steps:

  1. Click on Start.
  2. Navigate to the Power Options button.
  3. Choose the Screen and sleep option.
  4. Tap the downward arrow sign on the two options “On battery power, put my device to sleep after” and “When plugged in, put my device to sleep after.”
  5. Select Never for both.

 

How to stop the HP monitor from entering power-saving mode? 

You should adjust the system’s sleep and display settings to stop the HP monitor from entering power-saving mode.

 

If you don’t want your computer to go into power-saving mode, you can try the following steps to change the settings: 

  1. Click on Start.
  2. Navigate to the Control Panel.
  3. Tap the Power Options button.
  4. Click Change plan settings.
  5. Go to the Edit Plan settings option.
  6. Adjust the sleep and display settings.
  7. Select Never for each option.

 

HP computer in power save mode won’t turn on?

HP computer in power save mode won’t turn on because of worn-out or incompatibleRAM sticks

 

To fix the issue, you should:

  1. Remove the computer from the power supply. 
  2. Take out the RAM sticks from their slots.
  3. Check if there are any dust particles.
  4. Clean the slots.
  5. Fix the sticks in their correct slots.
  6. If the issue persists, the sticks have run their useful life.

 

Important Tip: There is one signal that can tell you about your RAMs’ bad health. When you turn on the computer, you will hear a couple of beeps. The computer will not wake up after the beeps. It indicates that your RAMs are either completely worn-out or are posing problems.

Ernie Lo

Ernie Lo is a qualified web designer and web developer. He works as an IT support technician and website manager at Benleigh Vending, and he also fixes vending machines.

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