diff --git a/hypr/hyprland.conf b/hypr/hyprland.conf
index e1e9037..962572e 100644
--- a/hypr/hyprland.conf
+++ b/hypr/hyprland.conf
@@ -44,7 +44,8 @@ source = ~/.config/hypr/programs.conf
 # Autostart necessary processes (like notifications daemons, status bars, etc.)
 # Or execute your favorite apps at launch like this:
 
-exec-once = hypridle
+# exec-once = hypridle  # DISABLED: auto-lock causes black screen (multi-GPU + orphaned layer issues).
+# TODO: re-enable once root cause is fixed
 exec-once = waybar
 exec-once = swaybg -i ~/.config/hypr/wallpapers/Purple.jpg -m fill
 exec-once = ~/.config/hypr/scripts/dynamic-borders.sh