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Discussion in 'Technology & Gaming' started by Hashtag55, Jan 22, 2022.

  1. Hashtag55

    Hashtag55 Aka Andy-gers1
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    When I turn on my computer, the power button illuminates as it should.. I can hear the battery running, but the screen remains black.

    I've tried googling it, but all the steps I've been recommended to take, doesn't work.

    Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
     
    #1 Hashtag55, Jan 22, 2022
  2. StretfordEnd

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    A lot more info required mate.

    Is it a laptop or a desktop with a separate monitor? Is it a totally black screen or the POST screen? How old? What OS?
     
    #2 StretfordEnd, Jan 22, 2022
  3. scunnymadandy

    scunnymadandy Alfreton 14-0 Sheff Wed

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    Have you tried putting it in a bowl of rice?
     
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    Buy a new one.
     
    #4 Scott Chegg, Jan 22, 2022
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    Are you able to open it in safe mode?
     
    #5 upper90, Jan 25, 2022
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    Hello have you tried turning it off and on again?
     
    #6 Red_In_Florida, Jan 25, 2022
  7. Hashtag55

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    No, the screen won't turn on.
     
    #7 Hashtag55, Jan 25, 2022
  8. upper90

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    Hmm. Maybe try to use an hdmi cable to connect it to a TV and see if you can see the screen then.
     
    #8 upper90, Jan 25, 2022
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    And if that doesn't work try a different cable in case the issue is the cable itself.
     
    #9 PorkchopExpress, Jan 25, 2022
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    And if that doesn’t work, buy a new TV.
     
    #10 mattledud, Jan 25, 2022
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    What model is it?
     
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  12. Hashtag55

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    Altitude
     
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    Have you opened it up to check on the inside?

    I had some issues with my XPS before Christmas, it turns out the latitude & XPS share the same faulty hinge which eventually cracks and displaces the charging port & a few other bits, which caused some issue with the SSD and the screen wouldn't come on despite the charging port being resolved. In the end, I resolved it by loosening the screws around it, giving it a jiggle and screwing it back down.
     
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    Try a different HDMI/VGA cable. Try a different monitor/screen. If you have onboard graphics, bypass your graphics card and try plugging the monitor into the onboard VGA/HDMI port.
     
    #14 Pagnell, Jan 25, 2022
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    Go to the pub.
     
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    It's a laptop? Shine a torch on the screen and see if there is an image. The backlight might have gone.
     
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