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GX 77 switches to HDMI port 1 on it's own?


DrtyHarry

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Hi Guys,

My 2020 GX 77" keeps switching itself to HDMI port 1 all on it's own.

I can prevent it from doing so by disabling the SIMPLINK, but if I do that....my LG soundbar no longer works.

I tried toggling the auto device detection & quickstart. Any suggestions?

I read some posts that infer that it could be the motherboard?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

-Harry

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