I was recently working on a project when I noticed something strange with my Samsung monitor.
After about 30 minutes of inactivity, the screen goes dark and enters sleep mode. I had never experienced this issue before with any other device, so I decided to investigate what could be causing the problem.
After doing some research online, I discovered that many people were having similar issues with their Samsung monitors entering sleep mode too quickly or not at all.
So, in this article, I will explore why this issue occurs and how you can fix it if you’re also experiencing it.
Let’s get started!
What Is Sleep Mode Problem?
If your monitor goes into sleep mode problem or not awaking from sleep it may because of the faulty power cord or outdated display driver.
If you’re facing the same problem with your monitor you must check the power cord for damage if the cord is damaged you should replace it with a new one.
If it does not solve the issue you must check the display driver for an updated if there is any update you should updated them.
How to Fix Samsung Monitor Goes Automatically Sleep Mode
These are the possible solutions to fix your Samsung monitor that goes automatically to sleep mode.
#1. Check the sleep settings
If your Samsung monitor remains blank or goes into sleep mode quickly after waking up the monitor from sleep mode: maybe it’s an issue with the sleep mode setting.
Sometimes, sleep mode settings are not customized correctly, which can cause issues with the screen of your monitor.
If you face a problem with the sleep mode, you should check the sleep mode settings.
You can check or change the settings by following these steps
1. At the desktop, click the Window box, then goes into the settings
2. Search the sleep mode in the search bar
3. Select the sleep and power settings
4. Use the drop-down, and select the never
After checking or changing the sleep setting, check the monitor to see if it works.
#2. Disable power saving mode
If your monitor goes into sleep mode automatically and does not run properly. You should check the monitor is showing the power-saving mode.
If it’s showing power saving mode, it can make the monitor go to sleep automatically. You should need to exit the power saving mode.
Firstly, check the monitor is plugged in correctly and receiving the power; if the monitor is not plugged in properly, it can make the monitor go into power saving mode.
Sometimes, pressing the key on the keyboard or moving the mouse can wake up the monitor from power-saving mode
You can exit the power saving mode from your monitor by following the steps.
1. Enter into the Bios or UEFI settings; this process depends on the different models
2. When entering into the Bios setting, Now look for power saving mode
3. Click on the mode and disable it
#3. Faulty Power cable & source
There are many possible causes for the monitor going into sleep mode automatically: a faulty power cable can cause this problem.
The power cable supplies ample voltage to the monitor for proper work. If the cable is faulty or cracked, it can cause issues like flickering or distorted images.
You should check the power cable of your monitor for any damage or crack; if you find any crack or damage in the cable, you should need to replace the power cable.
Sometimes, electric shocks can make the cable faulty. You should check the cable with another monitor. If it’s not working, you need to replace it with a new one.
After replacing the cable, turn on the monitor to see if it works.
How to Fix Samsung Monitor Isn’t Waking Up From Sleep Mode
You can fix your Samsung monitor by following the steps when it isn’t waking up.
#1. Allow the keyboard & mouse to wake the monitor
If your monitor is not waking up when you move the cursor or press any key from the keyboard, and it has a black display, you should ensure you’ve granted permission to the keyboard or mouse to use them to awaken the monitor.
If you don’t know about the settings or don’t have your mouse or keyboard to wake the monitor, you should go to your PC settings and change it now.
You can check and change the settings by following these steps:
Enable Keyboard
1. First, unplug the power adapter, then plug it back and turn on the monitor to ensure the pc is not in sleep mode; then change the settings by following these steps
2. Click on the Window key; now click on the Device manager
3. Now click on the keyboard option
4. Select the HID keyboard device; now press the right key from your mouse
5. Then, click on the properties
6. Click on the power management
7. Now make sure to enable the option “allow this device to wake this pc”
8. Then tab on the ok to save the changes
Ensure enable the option in both HID keyboard device
Enable Mouse
1. Click on the window key, click on the Device manager
2. Now click on the Mice and other pointing devices option
3. Select the HID-compliant mouse; now press the right key of the mouse
4. Click on the properties
5. Then, click on power management
6. Now enable the option to allow this device to wake this pc
7. Now click on the ok tab to save changes
Ensure to enable the option in both HID-compliant mouse
#2. Faulty HDMI cable
The sleep mode problem can be caused by a faulty or damaged HDMI cable. A faulty or damaged HDMI cable cannot transmit the signals properly from the computer to the monitor.
A faulty or damaged HDMI cable can make your monitor not wake up from sleep. You should check the HDMI cable for cracks or damage.
If you did not find any damage or crack, check the cable with another monitor; if it does not work properly with another monitor properly, you should need to replace it with a new one.
After replacing the cable, turn on the monitor if it works.
#3. Update the drives
Updating the drives can solve the monitor sleep problem. Drives able communication between your computer and monitor.
If the drives are out of date, they are not able to communicate properly, and it can cause issues when you’re operating the monitor.
You should check the drives of the device for updates. If your monitor drives are out of date, you should update them.
You can update the drives by following the steps
1. First, go to the official website of Samsung, then click on the support page
2. Then scroll down and click on Driver; now the driver starts downloading
3. Goes to the download folder, then click right key of mouse and click on the extract option
4. Open the driver, then right-click on it and click on the display setting
5. In the display setting, scroll down and click on the advanced setting
6. In advance setting, scroll down, then click on Display adapter properties
7. In adapter properties, click on a monitor, then click on properties
8. In the properties, click on Driver, then click on Update Driver
9. Next, click on Browse my computer for driver software option
10. Then click on Browser and select Desktop; now click on next
#4. Update windows
Sometimes, updating the windows can solve the problem. Updating the window can also improve the performance of your monitor.
You should check for window updates; if any update is available, you should update the window.
You can update the window by following these steps.
1. Click on the window key and now click on setting
2. Then click on update and security or window update
3. Check for the window update
4. If there is no update, check for pending updates and install them
#5. Faulty RAM
Faulty RAM can cause to not wake monitor from sleep mode. Sometimes, faulty RAM can cause issues on display, like flickering or blank screen.
Dust can make the RAM faulty. You should check the RAM of your monitor for damage and for dust.
To solve the problem, you should clean the RAM with a soft cloth or with a brush carefully.
If you find any damage on RAM, you should check the RAM with another monitor if it’s not working well.
You need to replace it with a new one. After replacing the RAM, turn on the monitor if it works.
#6. Contact customer support
After trying all the above solutions, if you’re still facing the problem, you should contact Samsung customer support.
Customer support will be able to provide you better solutions for this problem or have replacement or repair offers.
FAQ
How do I get my Samsung monitor out of sleep mode?
Turn on your monitor; if it’s in sleep mode, the status on the front panel will be yellow.
Now move your mouse back and forth many times; this usually wakes up your monitor.
How do I fix my monitor in sleep mode?
You can fix your monitor by following the steps
1. Press the sleep keyboard shortcut
2. Press the standard key on the keyboard
3. Now move the mouse
4. Then quickly press the power button of the computer
5. Remember, if you use Bluetooth devices, the keyboard is not able to wake the monitor
Final Thoughts
These are the possible solutions for your Samsung monitor sleep mode problem
- Change the sleep settings
- Disable power saving mode
- Allow the keyboard & mouse to wake the monitor
- Change the Power cable or source
