3 min fix · Related: Computer Repair

Laptop Screen Black But On

Screen black with power on.

Laptop Screen Black But On — Symptom Check

  • Black screen
  • Lights on/fans running
  • Backlight issue

  1. 1. Brightness

    Check brightness keys.

  2. 2. External display

    Connect to external monitor to test.

  3. 3. Hard reset

    Remove battery if possible and hard reset.

Laptop Screen Black But On — When to Call a Pro

  • No display on external
  • Backlight broken
  • Motherboard issue
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