HDMI Port Not Working

[johnbil]

My cable box was fried during a severe thunderstorm. I found that the HDMI port that was connected to it is also not working. I tried a different cable, but no luck.
Should I try anything else before bringing the TV in for repairs?

Regards...JohnB

TV: RCA LED40C45RQ

 

[sna]

My cable box was fried during a severe thunderstorm. I found that the HDMI port that was connected to it is also not working. I tried a different cable, but no luck.
Should I try anything else before bringing the TV in for repairs?

Regards...JohnB

TV: RCA LED40C45RQ

tried with what? if the cable box was fried ?

 

[johnbil]

I picked up a new box.

 

[sna]

I picked up a new box.

are you sure its working?

use the HDMI with your pc and see .

also , you have 2 HDMI on that TV , so try them both.

do you have a notebook around with HDMI ? a Console ? anything with HDMI ? your PC ?

 

[johnbil]

The TV has 2 HDMI ports. I used one with the cable box and the other is connected with my PC. Both the PC and TV work on Port #2. Port #1 was connected to the old cable box. The PC and TV do not work on Port #1 any more.

 

[sna]

The TV has 2 HDMI ports. I used one with the cable box and the other is connected with my PC. Both the PC and TV work on Port #2. Port #1 was connected to the old cable box. The PC and TV do not work on Port #1 any more.

seems needs repair . but if you are out of warranty , an HDMI switch would solve your problem .. you can even extend it to 3 or more using 3 or more HDMI switch...

examples

3 ports

http://www.amazon.com/EnjoyGadgets-Switcher-Selector-Support-Switching/dp/B003AQD5W6

5 ports

http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-501BN-Premium-wireless-adapter/dp/B0049SCB2Y/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1441945018&sr=1-4&keywords=HDMI+SWITCH

http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-High-Speed-Wireless-Control-Warranty/dp/B00H9642JS/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1441945018&sr=1-6&keywords=HDMI+SWITCH

http://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-JTD4KSP0501-Premium-Wireless/dp/B00OJMF05U/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1441945018&sr=1-16&keywords=HDMI+SWITCH

 

[bignastyid]

Well its obviously the port and there's not much you can do to fix it. Your options are to replace the main board yourself, pay someone to fix it , buy a HDMI switch or buy and new tv. Main boards for that model are going for $35-$40 on ebay.

 

[johnbil]

I guess I'll have to use a switcher. Thanks for the advice guys.