Windows 10: Why won't my Lenovo IdeaPad connect to my Microsoft Display Adapter?

Why won't my Lenovo IdeaPad connect to my Microsoft Display Adapter?

:)

 

Microsoft wireless display adapter with Lenovo Yoga

Hi,

I realize the inconvenience you are facing with Microsoft wireless display adapter. I will certainly help you.

I suggest you to run windows Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to fix the issue.

Kindly follow the below steps to run Windows Update troubleshooter:

• Search for Troubleshooting in Windows search box, and open it.
• Select view all in the left pane of troubleshooting Window.
• Click on Hardware and Devices, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Please reach back to us, if you face difficulty with
Microsoft wireless display adapter. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Microsoft Display Adapter not getting connected to PC

Hi,

Thank you for posting your response.

I would suggest that you follow the steps below and check if you can find the adapter in Device Manager.

1. Right click on the Start Menu and then click on Device Manager.

2. From the list of Hardware, find the Microsoft Display Adapter and check if you can find the device in question.

I would also suggest that you follow the troubleshooting steps provided in the first link and check if it helps.

Vanessa

 

Cannot connect to Microsoft Miracast Wireless Display Adapter

I bought a Microsoft wireless display adapter to connect my Lenovo T14 Win10 ThinkPad to a new external monitor. When I turn the monitor on with the adapter connected, the screen displays MSDisplayAdapter_37 Ready to connect. On my laptop, I see MSDisplayAdapter_37 in the list, and when I select it, the monitor says Connecting to [mylaptop]... and at the top of my PC I see a small bar that says Connecting to your device but after a while, the bar switches to Disconnected and the monitor reverts to what it was showing before.

I've tried MS's troubleshooting tips to no avail. One in particular was to download an app from their store and update the new adapter's firmware, but the app appears to not connect or recognize the adapter.

I also called Lenovo's tech support. They confirmed that my PC supports Miracast and said it appears to be an issue with the adapter rather than my PC. I've also successfully connected to a TV at a hotel before. Any suggestions before I declare it defective and return it?