How long does a hdmi last?

The cable itself lasts indefinitely! However, the HDMI ports on the connected devices can and do fail regularly! As an example: A year ago lightning struck a pine tree about 150 yards from our house, on the other side of a pond. The EMP blast took out a stereo receiver and 2 TVs that were connected via HDMI cables.

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2024-01-11 12:28:12

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Can a hdmi port burn out?
HDMI cables have 19 pins, and they are soldered to the connector on both ends. These solder commections can fail after repeated insertions or cable flex, and the small pins in the connector can become bent or broken.
2024-01-13 20:34:59

How long does a hdmi port last?
An HDMI cable may last five days or five years, depending on the person using them. In most cases, these cables are resilient and strong, so it's rare to see a case in which an HDMI cable breaks. One of the few reasons people throw away older HDMI cables is because they upgrade to new HDMI cables.
2024-01-10 03:20:16

Can i add a hdmi port to my computer?
In short, no matter what outputs your old desktop or laptop has, adding an HDMI port should be an easy and affordable process. It is especially useful if you want to wirelessly stream that content to your HDTV with a Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver system.
2023-11-01 13:02:33

What can i use as a hdmi substitute?
Luckily, there are other options than HDMI. How do you connect a TV to a receiver without HDMI? You can use any RCA audio cables, a composite video cable, a 5-cable component RCA video cable, or an HDMI converter that matches the input option you have available.
2023-01-17 01:10:30

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